Human Native Form: A Simplifying Theory For The Information Age
Abstract
Human Native Form (HNF) is a simplifying theory. It posits that by importing data from non-sensory sources, and translating the data into information in a way our mind can intuitively,or natively, absorb and use, we decrease our cognitive load while gaining access to informationnot otherwise available. It turns data into a form of information that humans can consume. HNF theory posits that people perceive the environment through their senses and process the sensations to produce useable information. This bypasses the need to translate data into information through cognition. HNF presents information instead of data, which reduces cognitive load and increases available working memory, while providing more information to the user; thus, allowing better informed decisions, and faster, more decisive actions.This paper documents the demonstration of a heads-up display (HUD) device for use by Special Operations Forces (SOF) to provide information according to the HNF approach. It consists of three parts. The first part defines HNF information absorption and discusses the necessity for this unifying theory, creating a new taxonomy for the information age. The second part offers a thought-piece, supported by research, which envisions SOF operations in 2058. The final part provides an after-action report of a three-day hack-a-thon that built the SOF HUD, an augmented reality device from commercial, off-the-shelf technology for augmented reality.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1055050
Entities
People
- C. C. Lowry
Organizations
- Air Command and Staff College