Cognitive Process: The Engine of Your Mind
The cognitive process was defined as the capacity for reasoning, doubt, and thought, highlighting the distinction between the mind and body and interior mental processes (René Descartes., 1637). Simply put, they are the mental operations or thought processes that our brains employ to comprehend, acquire new information, retain it, and resolve issues. These processes include the following: focusing, recalling details, making judgements, figuring out puzzles, and comprehending language. In essence, cognitive processes are the ways in which our minds interpret and analyse the environment we live in. Ancient Greece was a rich intellectual environment where the seeds of Western epistemology were planted. Plato (380 BCE) and Aristotle (350 BCE) are two of the earliest contributors who stand out for having had a significant influence on how we view the acquisition and verification of knowledge. Even though they both stressed the value of reason, their methods differed greatly, which opened the door for ongoing discussions in the field of epistemology.
Cognitive processes in the realm of digital technology are currently under extensive investigation. The examination of the influence of digital transformation on socio-economic processes in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic is underway, revealing a shift in business procedures towards advanced technologies and cognitive systems (Minakov., et al., 2022). Furthermore, research has concentrated on the ramifications of digital device usage on cognitive processes in young individuals, demonstrating that a moderate utilization of digital technologies can be advantageous for the cognitive development of elementary school students (Soldatova., et al., 2018). In the realm of music education, the cognitive processes engaged in students' interaction with digital audio workstations have been scrutinized, offering valuable insights for music instructors in the development of electronic composition curricula (Duncan, 2021). Additionally, there exists a necessity for the methodical capture and examination of processes in the digital domain, prompting the development of collaborative platforms that facilitate the capture, discussion, and sharing of information while adhering to the principles of Linked Data (Ball., 1990).
The digital realm is having a profound impact on cognitive processes in human consciousness. The integration of cognitive resources with digital technologies is causing a transformation in the nature and capacity of human cognition (Mikkilineni., 2022). Our lives are now pervaded by the digital environment, resulting in changes to memory, metacognition, and other cognitive processes (Sandu., 2019). The digital revolution allows for the analysis of data, the monitoring of environmental systems, and the use of predictive reasoning (Tagliagambe., 2023). However, this digitalization process also presents challenges in reading, writing, remembering, and forgetting, leading to a crisis in cognitive processes and the emergence of a new form of memory (Hamilton., et al., 2023). The virtualization of social space and the utilization of digital media as memory technology further contribute to transforming cognitive processes (Silvestri., 2019). Robert., et al. (2007) explore computational intelligence's potential to understand sensory perception and cognitive functions in living and artificial systems. It proposes a hierarchical K model-based approach, pattern-based processing, and situated intelligence. These concepts can be applied in embodied intelligence and robotics, allowing machines to interact meaningfully with the world. The paper calls for embracing computational intelligence to deepen our understanding of perception, cognition, and intelligence. The digital realm has positive and negative effects on cognitive processes, influencing how we perceive, remember, and interact with information and the world around us.