Dr. Sylwester produced this piece in response to discussions about metaphors of cognition he had recently with colleagues at a conference, and has agreed to show it to the Initiative’s readers. We feel fortunate to be able to share it with you, and invite your comments.
Articles by Robert Sylwester
Recent Cognitive Science Developments Pose Major Educational Challenges
Dramatic advances in brain imaging and other research technologies are moving cognitive scientists towards an unprecedented view of our brain and its functions. This has led to an intense interest in the development of a comprehensive brain theory that will be of the scientific magnitude of E=MC2, in that it will spark a revolution in the cognitive sciences analogous to the revolution in physics that Einstein’s theories sparked. The theorist who develops the theory will immediately join the ranks of the great scientists.
