Navigating cognition: Spatial codes for human thinking

Navigating Codespace: A New Direction for Spatial Cognition Research

Spatial cognition has been well examined using various psychological perspectives. Here we suggest that this previous research can be utilized to generate testable hypotheses pertaining to the navigation of computer sourcecode. In our model, code represents an abstract space that must be navigated using the same cognitive strategies as for natural environments. Thus, when navigating ‘codespace’...

Navigating through Virtual Environments: Visual Realism Improves Spatial Cognition

Recent advances in computer technology have significantly facilitated the use of virtual environments (VE) for small and medium enterprises (SME). However, achieving visual realism in such VE requires high investments in terms of time and effort, while its usefulness has not yet become apparent from research. Other qualities of VE, such as the use of large displays, proved its effectiveness in ...

Theoretical Considerations on Navigating Codespace with Spatial Cognition

Spatial cognition has been well examined using various psychological perspectives. Here we suggest that this previous research can be utilized to provide insight into source-code navigation and program comprehension. In our model, code represents an abstract space that must be navigated using the same cognitive strategies as for natural environments. Thus, when navigating ‘codespace’ computer p...

New thinking: the evolution of human cognition.

Humans are animals that specialize in thinking and knowing, and our extraordinary cognitive abilities have transformed every aspect of our lives. In contrast to our chimpanzee cousins and Stone Age ancestors, we are complex political, economic, scientific and artistic creatures, living in a vast range of habitats, many of which are our own creation. Research on the evolution of human cognition ...

Navigating Social Life: on Social Cognition