Thinking with Things: The History of Distributed Cognition Project Humans have always used things to think. In collaboration with the National Museum of Scotland, the History of Distributed Cognition Project offers a new way to think about objects in the museum as well as current technology. You are welcome to attend all or some of the event. Schedule Welcome and Introduction to the History of Distributed Cognition Project (1-1:10pm) - Prof Douglas Cairns, Professor of Classics, University of Edinburgh Mind-Altering Masks of Ancient Drama (1:10-2:25pm) - Prof Peter Meineck, NYU & Aquila Theatre with performances by Dr Malcolm Knight, The Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre BREAK From Material Culture to Maker Culture (2:40-3pm) - Dr Klaus Stauberman, Principal Curator, Science & Technology Time Changes Meanings (3-3:20) - Dr Tacye Phillipson, Senior Curator of Modern Science and Computing REFRESHMENTS BREAK Mind in Movement (3:45- 4:45) - Prof Guillemette Bolens, University of Geneva Registration This event is free but ticketed. All welcome. Register here. Oct 08 2016 13.00 - 16.45 Thinking with Things: The History of Distributed Cognition Project The History of Distributed Cognition Project explores tools that supplement our minds and bodies in this free event of lectures and performance. Auditorium (Level 1) National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street Edinburgh View a map on Eventbrite
Thinking with Things: The History of Distributed Cognition Project Humans have always used things to think. In collaboration with the National Museum of Scotland, the History of Distributed Cognition Project offers a new way to think about objects in the museum as well as current technology. You are welcome to attend all or some of the event. Schedule Welcome and Introduction to the History of Distributed Cognition Project (1-1:10pm) - Prof Douglas Cairns, Professor of Classics, University of Edinburgh Mind-Altering Masks of Ancient Drama (1:10-2:25pm) - Prof Peter Meineck, NYU & Aquila Theatre with performances by Dr Malcolm Knight, The Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre BREAK From Material Culture to Maker Culture (2:40-3pm) - Dr Klaus Stauberman, Principal Curator, Science & Technology Time Changes Meanings (3-3:20) - Dr Tacye Phillipson, Senior Curator of Modern Science and Computing REFRESHMENTS BREAK Mind in Movement (3:45- 4:45) - Prof Guillemette Bolens, University of Geneva Registration This event is free but ticketed. All welcome. Register here. Oct 08 2016 13.00 - 16.45 Thinking with Things: The History of Distributed Cognition Project The History of Distributed Cognition Project explores tools that supplement our minds and bodies in this free event of lectures and performance. Auditorium (Level 1) National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street Edinburgh View a map on Eventbrite
Oct 08 2016 13.00 - 16.45 Thinking with Things: The History of Distributed Cognition Project The History of Distributed Cognition Project explores tools that supplement our minds and bodies in this free event of lectures and performance.
