Any cog sci people in the house?

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The discussion centers around the field of Cognitive Science, exploring participants' interests, areas of focus, and resources related to their studies or experiences in the discipline. The scope includes personal experiences, interdisciplinary connections, and recommendations for further reading.

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  • One participant expresses interest in hearing from others who have studied Cognitive Science, asking about their primary interests and how it relates to their careers.
  • Another participant humorously notes the lack of responses, indicating a sense of solitude in the thread.
  • A third participant makes a light-hearted comment about future Cognitive Science club events, suggesting a social aspect to the field.
  • A different participant, who is not a major but an interested amateur, suggests contacting another member for more insights and provides several resources for further exploration.
  • The original poster expresses excitement about potentially taking a Cognitive Science class soon and anticipates reaching out for help, indicating a willingness to engage with the community.

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The discussion does not present any clear areas of agreement or disagreement, as it primarily consists of individual contributions without conflicting viewpoints.

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The thread reflects a nascent interest in Cognitive Science, with participants sharing personal anecdotes and resources rather than engaging in deep technical discussions. There is a lack of detailed responses or established frameworks within the field.

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Individuals interested in Cognitive Science, students considering courses in the field, or those looking for community engagement related to interdisciplinary studies.

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I'm interested in hearing from people who have either majored in Cognitive Science, or have taken Cognitive Science courses. This is a very interdisciplinary field, and I would like to know what your primary interest (or area of focus) in studying Cog Sci was. I would also like to know how you related it to your career, or to your major field of study if you are a non-major. Additionally, what books on this subject were of particular interest to you?

Thanks,
MIH :smile:
 
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Can't wait for those Cognitive Science club parties. I am sure they'll be a blast. We'll have such a great time. Both of us.
 
gee.. I've guess never been in a thread all alone before...
I never noticed how BIG it is inside these threads.. and it echoes, too...

Hello... Hello... Hello...

neat.
 
Thanks, Tom. I will check out those links! I might actually be taking my very first cog sci class this winter, so I am not quite sure what I'll be getting into.
Hypno will probably be getting some very confused PMs from me in the near future. :biggrin:

ok, I should probably leave this thread now. Kinda spooky in here. I'll turn out the lights before I leave. :smile:
 

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