Figure 2. Collective cognition. This figure illustrates the process of collective cognition. It represents instances of social interaction between two or three individuals, where each individual displays the same cognitive patterns. The phenomenon of synched belief systems is represented as simple networks of mental representations in thought bubbles above each person’s head. All individuals involved display the same system of ideas. Their interactions contribute to the process of mental convergence by giving individuals the opportunity to share and receive ideas. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1525/elementa.249.f2