Jim Davies
jimdavies.org
@drjimdavies
Art
Psychology
Jim Davies is a professor at Carleton University's Institute of Cognitive Science and directs the Science of Imagination Laboratory.
His research focuses on visualization processes in humans and machines, encompassing artificial intelligence, analogy, problem-solving, and the psychology of art, religion, and creativity.
Davies has contributed to understanding how people use visual thinking for problem-solving and imagining scenarios.
Beyond academia, he is a multifaceted artist, engaging in poetry, playwriting, painting, calligraphy, and swing dancing.
His diverse background in cognitive science and the arts informs his unique perspective on human cognition and creativity.
