What is Cogitas?

What does "Cogitas" mean?
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"Cogitas" comes from the latin verb "Cogitare", which means "to pounder". "Cogitas" is the second singular person form, so it means "you pounder".

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What is the purpose of the website?
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Cogitas (on the) net was created as a thinking space, a place where you can learn and pounder about various things. It's an oasis of calm in the midst of the web jungle.

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Why is the design so sparse?
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The aim of Cogitas (on the) net is to provide you with a space where to learn and think, it is important not to clutter the screen with screaming graphics.

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Who runs Cogitas?
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Cogitas (on the) net was created and is run by myself, Natalie Masse. I am a 32 year old web programmer living in London, England.

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Why did you create Cogitas?
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I asked myself what attracted me to the Internet back in 1995 and the answer was that it was a place of learning. Don't get me wrong, I love web 2.0, I'm a Facebook and Twitter addict, but I miss websites designed solely for the purpose of passing on knowledge. Sometimes, it's nice to shut the chatter out and be able to hear your thoughts.

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How to use Cogitas?

How do I contact Cogitas?
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You may email us at cogitas(a)cogitas(dot)net

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Nothing happens when I click on the "+" icon! (install/enable Javascript)
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If you can read this, your JavaScript installation is working properly.

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What next for Cogitas?

Are you going to add more crosswords?
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Yes, more crosswords will be added, as and when we have time. Subjects will vary. As this is our goal to provide a learning experience, a lot of research goes into writing the information sections of the clues and therefore, we cannot just toss out a new crossword in half an hour.

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Learning with crosswords is fun but are you going to provide different ways to learn?
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Yes. "Crosswowledge" is a module of Cogitas. We will develop other modules as and when inspiration and time allow. Suggestions are welcome at cogitas (a) cogitas (dot) net

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