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David Chalmers on Technophiloosphy and the Extended Mind

Jan 22, 2024
David Chalmers discusses the two-way interaction between technology and philosophy, exploring techno philosophy and the extended mind hypothesis. He examines the criteria for determining what can be considered part of one's mind and how technology has extended communication and knowledge. The podcast also delves into the relevance of the extended mind hypothesis in today's technology-driven world.
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  • Techno philosophy involves thinking philosophically about technology and using technology to shed light on traditional philosophical questions.
  • The extended mind hypothesis argues that the tools and technology we use can extend our minds and become part of our mental processes, challenging traditional views of the mind as solely residing within the brain or body and offering a more complex understanding of the mind-body relationship.

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Techno Philosophy: Exploring the Interaction between Philosophy and Technology

Techno philosophy is the two-way interaction between philosophy and technology. It involves thinking philosophically about technology, such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality, to make sense of them and using technology to shed light on traditional philosophical questions. For example, virtual reality can help understand knowledge of the external world, artificial intelligence can provide insights into the human mind, and smartphones can reveal the relationship between the mind and the body.

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