Fabien Calonne

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Fabien Calonne is a cognitive scientist whose research explores the intersection of human cognition and artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on how people attribute human-like qualities to non-human agents. His most-cited work, "Does Cognitive Load Affect Explicit Anthropomorphism?" (2024), investigates the cognitive mechanisms underlying anthropomorphism—the tendency to imbue objects, animals, or AI with human traits. This study, which has garnered early attention with 2 citations, examines how mental effort influences explicit judgments of anthropomorphism, offering insights into the psychological processes that shape human-AI interaction. Calonne’s contributions are significant for understanding the cognitive biases that emerge when people engage with intelligent systems, with implications for user experience design and ethical AI development. His work bridges experimental psychology and human-computer interaction, shedding light on how cognitive load can alter perceptions of agency and intentionality in machines. As a rising voice in this field, Calonne’s research promises to inform how we design more intuitive and transparent AI interfaces, making his work essential reading for students and researchers interested in the cognitive foundations of human-technology relationships.