Extended mind and the brain-computer interface. A pluralist approach to the human-computer integration
This paper uses Extended Mind Theory (EMT) to explore Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs), demonstrating how this conceptual framework provides a wide-ranging interpretation of the potential integration of user and computer. After a preliminary analysis of first- and second-wave EMT arguments and other...
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| description | This paper uses Extended Mind Theory (EMT) to explore Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs), demonstrating how this conceptual framework provides a wide-ranging interpretation of the potential integration of user and computer. After a preliminary analysis of first- and second-wave EMT arguments and other pragmatic criteria, I present BCI technology, addressing the issues that arise. Can BCIs extend our mental processes and to what degree? What EMT criteria should be applied to this technology? What is the role of the body in the process of integrating user and computer? What are current limits to complete cognitive and bodily extension by BCIs? In line with this discussion, I suggest a pluralist approach to BCIs, allowing for specific and appropriate application of the various models and paradigms. I also advocate greater focus on the integration of body and tool, primarily for clinical purposes, but also for applications that will meet daily needs in the future. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-da2e47ef6eb44c50a8e45df4cc83bef42022-12-21T21:03:10ZdeuMimesis Edizioni, MilanoRivista Internazionale di Filosofia e Psicologia2039-46672239-26292020-08-0111216918910.4453/rifp.2020.0011Extended mind and the brain-computer interface. A pluralist approach to the human-computer integrationFederico ZilioThis paper uses Extended Mind Theory (EMT) to explore Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs), demonstrating how this conceptual framework provides a wide-ranging interpretation of the potential integration of user and computer. After a preliminary analysis of first- and second-wave EMT arguments and other pragmatic criteria, I present BCI technology, addressing the issues that arise. Can BCIs extend our mental processes and to what degree? What EMT criteria should be applied to this technology? What is the role of the body in the process of integrating user and computer? What are current limits to complete cognitive and bodily extension by BCIs? In line with this discussion, I suggest a pluralist approach to BCIs, allowing for specific and appropriate application of the various models and paradigms. I also advocate greater focus on the integration of body and tool, primarily for clinical purposes, but also for applications that will meet daily needs in the future.https://www.rifp.it/ojs/index.php/rifp/article/view/rifp.2020.0011/1061extended mindbrain-computer interfaceembodimentparity principlecognitive artifacts |
| spellingShingle | Federico Zilio Extended mind and the brain-computer interface. A pluralist approach to the human-computer integration Rivista Internazionale di Filosofia e Psicologia extended mind brain-computer interface embodiment parity principle cognitive artifacts |
| title | Extended mind and the brain-computer interface. A pluralist approach to the human-computer integration |
| title_full | Extended mind and the brain-computer interface. A pluralist approach to the human-computer integration |
| title_fullStr | Extended mind and the brain-computer interface. A pluralist approach to the human-computer integration |
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| title_short | Extended mind and the brain-computer interface. A pluralist approach to the human-computer integration |
| title_sort | extended mind and the brain computer interface a pluralist approach to the human computer integration |
| topic | extended mind brain-computer interface embodiment parity principle cognitive artifacts |
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