Thought as a Technology (2016)
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- Transformative interfaces introduce new elements of cognition, enabling new modes of thought and discovery.
- Experts often rely on hidden representations—mental models not shared publicly—that can inspire powerful interface designs.
- Reifying deep principles (e.g., conservation of energy) in interfaces helps users master subjects by internalizing these principles.
- Intelligence augmentation should aim to change the thoughts we can think, not just outsource problem-solving to devices.
- Minimal canonical examples and heuristics used by experts can be turned into interface elements for exploration and insight.