Closer To Truth What is Extended Mind?
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Apr 2, 2025 This engaging discussion features philosopher Andy Clark, a pioneer in the study of the extended mind and embodied cognition. He explores the intriguing concept of the mind extending beyond the brain, influenced by our environment and technology. Clark highlights how tools like smartphones reshape our memories and identities, raising questions about ownership and consciousness. He challenges traditional views on cognition, advocating for a holistic understanding that incorporates our social interactions and external artifacts.
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Extended Mind
- The extended mind theory argues that tools like smartphones become part of our memory.
- This challenges the traditional view that the mind is limited to the brain.
Moral Implications of Extended Mind
- Taking someone's phone becomes a form of assault, not just theft, under the extended mind theory.
- This highlights its potential moral implications on personhood.
Beyond the Brain
- Andy Clark argues against a brain-centric view of cognition.
- He uses Botox experiments to show how bodily functions impact sentence comprehension.