What are Cognitive Tools

Tools are extensions of human beings that partially differentiate humans from lower order species of animals. Other species of animals have discovered tools, but have been unable to conceive needs to construct tools or incorporate tools into their cultures. Throughout history, humans have developed mechanical tools to facilitate physical work. The wheel and lever provided humans with an enormous mechanical advantage. The industrial revolution added artificial sources of power to extend that advantage. The electronic or information revolution has further extended that advantage by extending the functionality and speed of tools. Computers now perform tasks at speeds which are orders of magnitude greater than humans with or without more primitive tools were capable of.

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