Cogniia

Cogniia is a term used in speculative discussions of cognitive augmentation to describe an integrated framework for enhancing human cognition through neurotechnology and artificial intelligence.

The word appears as a portmanteau of cognition and the -ia suffix common in fields of study, and has circulated in science fiction, futurist writing, and tech commentary since the early 2010s to name a holistic approach rather than a single device.

In its envisaged scope, cogniia covers brain–computer interfaces, neural implants, AI decision-support systems, and external digital companions that together form a distributed cognitive system. Proponents imagine seamless exchange of information between brain, body, and environment, enabling faster learning, memory augmentation, and enhanced problem solving.

Applications are typically imagined in medical rehabilitation after injury or disease, education and training, accessibility for cognitive impairments, and professional settings that demand rapid data processing.

Critics warn of privacy and security risks, potential social inequities, overreliance on technology, and questions about autonomy and identity. Because cogniia is not a standardized term in mainstream science, its meaning varies across authors and fictional works.