Cognition Beyond the Brain

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This book challenges neurocentrism by promoting a systemic view of cognition that emphasizes the role of action in shaping thought, with interactivity at its core. It makes three key claims: first, complex cognitive skills such as language, problem solving, and human-computer interaction (HCI) are rooted in sense-saturated coordination or interactivity. Second, this interactivity creates a rich scaffold of resources, both internal and external, that enhances and transforms thinking. Third, human agents integrate their brains, bodies, and environments to navigate multi-scalar dynamics. The new edition illustrates how this systemic perspective sheds light on thinking in applied fields like crime scene analysis, information technology in construction, and computer-mediated trusts. It also introduces new research on the cognitive ecology of the web, multi-scalar temporal and organizational cognition, and the significance of interactive material engagement in digital architecture. The authors demonstrate how bodies and artifacts influence thought while highlighting the interconnectedness of material experience and activity in the world. This work serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and graduate students in Computer Science, Psychology, Linguistics, and Cognitive Sciences.