Material Science

New sciences have also contributed to technology, as in the theoretical preparation for the invention of the steam engine. In the 20th century, innovations in semiconductor technology increased the performance and decreased the cost of electronic materials and devices by a factor of a million, an achievement unparalleled in the history of any technology.”

Another key milestone of cognitive psychology is the computer metaphor. The computer metaphor is the comparison between the human brain and that of an operating machine (Galotti, 2014, p. 11). Operating machines and the cognition of humans share

Artificial Intelligence is the taking over of machines to do tasks that would normally require a human to do. The idea of artificial intelligence has been around for years, appearing in movies and television shows to show what the future might bring. Artificial intelligence is becoming closer to a reality and now society must question if it should have a role in society. Artificial intelligence has many flaws at the moment making it impractical for use until society can address the issues facing it like the loss of jobs and how to control the use of AI.

In the Article, “Is Google Making Us Stupid?”, Author Nicholas Carr, writes about the changes of thought in the brain by using the internet for so many years. It starts to alter and shape how humans read and hold on to large pieces of information. Does the internet take control of our thought process and brain power? Are humans developing less cognitive brain functions? In other words, I will exemplify on how and why Nicholas, and I, believe that the internet could be changing our minds, from the way we think, to cognitive brain functions.

There is presently much controversy regarding the concept of intelligence and the way that it influences individuals. In order to assist the masses in getting a better understanding of intelligence, the human brain, and the relationship between them, society has come up with a series of metaphors. Present-day technology has made it possible for individuals to interact with tools that work similarly to the human brain, thus making people think that the brain actually works as a very advanced computer that has a certain amount of storage space, a particular processing speed, and that is overall more or less capable of performing certain tasks.

The brain profits and becomes swift at comprehending with the help of technology. Researchers have found that people who actively use the web, become faster at sorting information (Matt Richtel 8). This research proves that the brains of internet users excel in understanding new topics. To add, people who use the web also have a very active brain. To illustrate, Dr. Small found that “...Internet users showed greater brain activity than nonusers, suggesting they were growing their neutral circuity” (Richtel 11). The brain is complex and needs to be fed; technology is doing exactly this. On the other hand, people argue that using the internet does not allow one to think on their own. Nicholas Carr and Peter Norrig believe along with many others that we will never process information as well as we should if we’re always using the Internet. Although this can be seen as true, there is no research to support this claim. Therefore, the brain can become more intuitive with the assistance of the

When we discuss computers, we are referring to meticulously designed machines that are based on logic, reproducibility, predictability, and math. The human brain, on the other hand, is a tangled, seemingly random mess of neurons that do not behave in a predictable manner.

The third milestone that contributed to the development of cognitive psychology is the implication of neuroscience. As society evolved so did the world, new devices were develop in order to examine the human mind. According to Willingham (2007), “Artificial intelligence is the pursuit of intelligent behavior by a computer.” With the implementations of artificial intelligence, cognitive psychology has kept the study of behaviorism in the field of psychology. Researchers make comparisons of computer programs that allows a computer to finish a function as comparison of the human brain in completing task (Willingham,  2007). Neuroscience has the capability of taking the abstract constructs that are generated and placing them together to make a connection with a subject’s brain structure with how it functions. The study of neuroscience opened the door into the biological foundation within the human

Gordon E. Moore, co-founder of Intel, noted in 1965 that the power of integrated circuits doubles every two years.[1] This, known as Moore’s Law, is the basis for what I believe to have had the most profound impact on American History. Without integrated circuits, culture changing devices such as the iPhone would not be possible. These circuits were created in 1958 by Jack Kilby, inventor of the hand-held calculator and employee of Texas Instruments.[2] By having all the necessary components made out of the same material on the same chip, integrated circuits make electrical devices smaller, faster, and smarter.[3] This has greatly impacted the

The brain is given the analogy of the hardware and software of a computer. The brain is seen as the hardware as it is the physical structure and the mind is viewed as the software. This is because software is not physical and somewhat controls what processes can be carried out on a computer. A computer has a hard disk which can store a large volume of information, which is similar to the long term memory store in the brain. Short term memory is stored in the brain, much like RAM in a computer (Lytton, 2002). Information processing

Many people do not understand the complexity of the human brain. Just as when one goes to buy a car they focus on the outside features instead of what is under the hood and how it works. Just as a car has an engine and other features working the car, the brain has different functions that control not only your movements, but also the way that you perceive the world. With the brain only weighing around three pounds it is known to be the best “computer system” there is.

Jack Kilby is credited for the creation of the integrated circuit, or microchip. In 1947, Kilby was hired by Globe Union Inc. It was here that he was completing developmental work in circuitry. He began working for Texas Instruments where he created an integrated circuit by putting together electronic elements that had been isolated before that time (Biography.com Editors). In March of 1959 in the New York Coliseum, Kilby presented the chip at the Institute of Radio Engineers’ annual trade. This invention helped to make products that seem like they would come straight from a science fiction movie a reality. Personal computers, the Internet, or even a handheld calculator would not be possible without Kilby’s invention (Kaplan 2009).

Carr relates this research by sharing, "The Internet, an immeasurably powerful computing system, is subsuming most of our other intellectual technologies. It's becoming our map" (Carr 4). Our brains plasticity is a wonderful and beautiful

The first semiconductor chips held one transistor each. Subsequent advances added more and more transistors, and, as a consequence, more individual functions or systems were integrated over time. The first integrated circuits held only a few devices, perhaps as many as ten diodes, transistors, resistors and capacitors, making it possible to fabricate one or

Humans are continuously trying to develop a technology that will give artificial intelligence to machines (Gupta, 2013). People have been comparing the human brain to different technologies such as computers and smart devices. Recent years have seen an explosion in mobile web use where most devices and apps are capable of completing multiple tasks such as; entertainment, communication, navigation, education and health monitoring (Entertainment close-up, 2013). In fact, people tend to rely their meetings, alarms, anniversaries, birthdays etc. all on their smart devices. As a result, people are becoming more occupied in their own digital worlds, anywhere and at any time (Entertainment close-up, 2013). More apps and electronic devices are capable of operating and processing information just like the human mind. However, there are some major differences between the brain and technology. Von Neumann and Kurzweil (2012) stated that information technologies have already transformed every facet of human life from business and politics to arts. The information age is expanding its sphere of influence. It is arguable that the most important information process to understand is human intelligence, however, there is some sort of relationship between the human mind and technology (Von Neumann & Kurzweil, 2012). It is believed that technology does not process information in the same fashion as the human brain. Although this is the case, there are some aspects of similarity to study. This