What is Cognitive Computing?

Over the years, the advances in computing and computing systems have delivered tremendous progress, development and benefits to individuals and entities across nations: its government, industries, organizations and academia (NGIOA). As they continue to do so; the emerging computing systems, cognitive systems, are expected to forever change the way we the humans will interact with computers and computing systems in all formats. The rise of "cognitive computing" brings us a new beginning, a new age, where computers with human like intelligence and cognitive abilities, works hand in hand with humans and human intelligence in solving complex problems facing humanity in cyberspace, geospace and space (CGS). As computers begin to understand humans and think like human beings, they will undoubtedly increase human intelligence, human capabilities, reach and knowledge that would allow them to explore more, understand more, make accurate predictions and draw intelligent conclusions. So, does this mean that we are moving into an era where computers can augment human knowledge, ingenuity, cooperation and collaboration in entirely new ways?