Research

Exploring cognition and the nature of mind

Neuryz research is organised around three areas of focus, each with its own questions, themes and ongoing projects.

Areas of focus
01

Thinking with AI

How does interacting with AI change human cognition?

  • Distributed cognition
  • Cognitive offloading
  • Metacognition
  • Critical thinking and judgement
02

Human agency & gradual disempowerment

What happens to human agency as cognition and decision-making become increasingly distributed between humans and AI?

  • Decision making
  • Epistemic agency
  • Gradual disempowerment
03

Intelligence & the nature of mind

What can human and artificial systems reveal about intelligence and the mind itself?

  • Intelligence
  • Biological vs artificial cognition
  • Consciousness
Current projects
Research briefingEmpirical research

AI and Human Agency: Cognition, Identity and Working Relationships

Among daily AI users, 56% said tasks they previously did independently felt harder without AI.

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Conceptual researchIn development

Delegation and dependence in human–AI systems

Exploring how patterns of cognitive delegation interact with institutional conditions to shape human judgement and agency over time.