The Cognitive Engineering Newsletter
Insights at the intersection of human and artificial cognition
Notes on how humans and machines think — and how we can think better.
Short, thoughtful dispatches on memory, attention, learning, and the design of intelligent systems. Written by Richard Anton — cognitive engineer and AI systems architect.
Each edition shares ideas for building better thinking systems: for individuals, for software, and for teams.
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- practical strategies for attention, learning, and memory
- tools for neurodivergent-friendly productivity
- patterns for building AI agents and reasoning systems
- essays on technical leadership and decision-making
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Modern life creates more information than attention. Good thinking requires structure — in our tools, our minds, and our systems.
This newsletter explores how cognitive science and applied AI can help us work with more clarity and intention.
If you're curious about how minds work and how to build software that thinks alongside us, you're in the right place.
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Recent Topics
- What AI agents can learn from human study habits
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Browse past editions here: https://ranton.org/blog