Out of the empirical box: A mixed-methods study of tool innovation among Congolese BaYaka forager and Bondongo fisher-farmer children.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jecp.2021.105223
Abstract: Tool innovation has played a crucial role in human adaptation. Yet, this capacity seems to arise late in development. Before 8 years of age, many children struggle to solve the hook task, a common measure of… read more here.
Keywords: tool innovation; innovation; congolese bayaka; hook ... See more keywords
Toddlers, Tools, and Tech: The Cognitive Ontogenesis of Innovation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tics.2020.10.006
Abstract: The development of tool innovation presents a paradox. How do humans have such diverse and complex technology, ranging from smartphones to aircraft, and yet young children find even simple tool innovation challenges, such as fashioning… read more here.
Keywords: cognitive ontogenesis; innovation; tool innovation; toddlers tools ... See more keywords
Optimal Control as a Tool for Innovation in Aerial Twisting on a Trampoline
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DOI: 10.3390/app10238363
Abstract: Aerial twisting techniques are preferred by trampoline coaches for their balanced landings. As these techniques are not intuitive, computer simulation has been a relevant tool to explore a variety of techniques. Up to now, twisting… read more here.
Keywords: innovation aerial; tool innovation; control tool; tool ... See more keywords