Building Human Knowledge to Halt AI Hype
Building Human Knowledge to Halt AI Hype
Cognitive Resonance helps people understand how generative AI works using cognitive science—the science of how humans think and learn. We see AI as a tool that has strengths and limitations. By understanding how AI produces its output, we empower you to make better decisions on whether and how to use it.
Cognitive Resonance helps people understand how generative AI works using cognitive science—the science of how humans think and learn. We see AI as a tool that has strengths and limitations. By understanding how AI produces its output, we empower you to make better decisions on whether and how to use it.
We build this knowledge through a two-step process:
We build this knowledge through a two-step process:
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Understand how we think
Understand how we think
We explain basic principles of human cognition to explore how we humans think and learn. Everything we do builds off this basic model of the mind.
We explain basic principles of human cognition to explore how we humans think and learn. Everything we do builds off this basic model of the mind.
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Understand how AI works
Understand how AI works
We explain in simple terms how generative AI produces its output. Yes, the technology is complicated, but it’s also intelligible. Once you understand it, you can decide whether and how to use it.
We explain in simple terms how generative AI produces its output. Yes, the technology is complicated, but it’s also intelligible. Once you understand it, you can decide whether and how to use it.
Our Services
Our Services
We offer multiple paths to build your knowledge of generative AI and human cognition.
We offer multiple paths to build your knowledge of generative AI and human cognition.
WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOPS
“The Intersecting Intelligence workshop was a pivotal and essential moment for our organization.”
“The Intersecting Intelligence workshop was a pivotal and essential moment for our organization.”
We offer a variety of workshops that explore the intersection of human intelligence with generative AI—these are customized, interactive, and fun.
We offer a variety of workshops that explore the intersection of human intelligence with generative AI—these are customized, interactive, and fun.
Workshop design
Workshop design
CONSULTING
CONSULTING
“Cognitive Resonance transformed our organization’s approach to using AI.”
“Cognitive Resonance transformed our organization’s approach to using AI.”
We provide tailored consulting support on projects related to cognitive science and generative AI.
We provide tailored consulting support on projects related to cognitive science and generative AI.
How we consult
How we consult
SPEAKING & WEBINARS
SPEAKING & WEBINARS
"What a compelling presentation—and fearless."
"What a compelling presentation—and fearless."
With more than 50 major keynote speeches, Cognitive Resonance founder Benjamin Riley has educated and entertained audiences around the world.
With more than 50 major keynote speeches, Cognitive Resonance founder Benjamin Riley has educated and entertained audiences around the world.
See examples
See examples
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
“This is a fantastic resource on AI—it’s so accessible and concise.”
“This is a fantastic resource on AI—it’s so accessible and concise.”
We produce white papers and other materials that explain generative AI that are free of Big Tech hype.
We produce white papers and other materials that explain generative AI that are free of Big Tech hype.
Learn more
Learn more
Engagements
Engagements
