Towards a Standard Cognitive Framework for Socially Oriented, Adaptive, and Generative Human-Environment Agents

While several unified theories of cognition have been proposed, no framework has been established with the same degree of universal agreement as in biology and physics. A universal model of cognition is needed to direct research, push cognitive sciences, and test more or less realistic interventions on shifting environments. Here, we propose the necessary components for modelling a socially oriented, generative, and adaptive agent. We argue such a model requires modules for information input, management, storage, and use in order to grow an agent capable of human-like adaptive, socio-cultural behavioural strategies. We further argue that such an agent may be tested in different contexts through Agent-Based Modelling.