Philosophy Bites David Chalmers on Technophiloosphy and the Extended Mind
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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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Extended Mind Hypothesis
- The extended mind hypothesis suggests that technology can become part of our minds.
- This is exemplified by smartphones replacing our biological memory for phone numbers.
Smartphones as Memory
- In the past, people memorized many phone numbers.
- Now, smartphones store these numbers, effectively becoming part of our memory.
Criteria for Extended Mind
- For a device to be part of the extended mind, it needs tight coupling, trust, and automaticity.
- Glasses and smartphones meet these criteria, acting as extensions of perception and memory.