Imagine that cognitive science is a delicious fruit salad, with each discipline being a different juicy ingredient. In the 1970s, cognitive science emerged as a vibrant field, bringing together various disciplines to understand the complexities of the mind. People couldn’t help but wonder about the interdisciplinarity of this fruit salad. To answer these questions, researchers used a unique method: document similarity analysis. It’s like comparing the flavors of different fruits in the salad and determining how well they go together. Turns out, cognitive science is a beautifully blended mix! Psychology, philosophy, linguistics, and computer science all play equal parts in creating this delectable dish, harmonizing with each other to contribute to our understanding of cognition. However, anthropology and neuroscience haven’t quite joined the party yet. They’re like missing pieces, waiting to be added to complete this colorful feast. Overall, this analysis shows that cognitive science has been openly embracing interdisciplinary approaches for decades. To explore more about this fascinating research, dig into the full article!
Abstract
Cognitive science was established as an interdisciplinary domain of research in the 1970s. Since then, the domain has flourished, despite disputes concerning its interdisciplinarity. Multiple methods exist for the assessment of interdisciplinary research. The present study proposes a methodology for quantifying interdisciplinary aspects of research in cognitive science. We propose models for text similarity analysis that provide helpful information about the relationship between publications and their specific research fields, showing potential as a robust measure of interdisciplinarity. We designed and developed models utilizing the Doc2Vec method for analyzing cognitive science and related fields. Our findings reveal that cognitive science collaborates closely with most constituent disciplines. For instance, we found a balanced engagement between several constituent fields—including psychology, philosophy, linguistics, and computer science—that contribute significantly to cognitive science. On the other hand, anthropology and neuroscience have made limited contributions. In our analysis, we find that the scholarly domain of cognitive science has been exhibiting overt interdisciplinary for the past several decades.
Dr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success of Society. With a keen interest in exploring the untapped potential of the human mind, Dr. Lowemann has dedicated his career to pushing the boundaries of human capabilities and understanding.
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