Published Aug 22, 2024
Judy Fan: Reverse Engineering the Human Cognitive Toolkit
Judy Fan, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Stanford, unravels the intricate web of cognitive tools and their historical impact on human thought, highlighting the power of models and drawing in scientific inquiry and education. Through a lens of skepticism and metacognition, she examines how these tools aid in making complex ideas accessible and foster critical thinking.
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