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The Extended Mind
An exploration of active externalism and the idea that cognitive processes extend beyond the boundaries of the brain and into the environment.
alice.id.tue.nlExtended Mind
The Extended Mind is a theory in cognitive science that argues our thinking isn’t limited to the brain alone—it extends into our bodies, our tools, and our environments.
When we jot notes on paper, gesture with our hands, or use a calculator, those tools and actions don’t just support thinking—they are part of the thinking process. The... See more
The Extended Mind is a theory in cognitive science that argues our thinking isn’t limited to the brain alone—it extends into our bodies, our tools, and our environments.
When we jot notes on paper, gesture with our hands, or use a calculator, those tools and actions don’t just support thinking—they are part of the thinking process. The... See more
Eureka: Creative Extended Mind
The Extended Mind by Annie Murphy Paul
First key step in the evolution of our brain was shifting to an extra genetic method of learning. This meant learning from experience rather than solely relying on genetic information. Further, the next key step was devising an extra somatic method of learning by discovering how to store knowledge outside of our bodies.
We store key information
... See moreIn addition, these cortical regions are implicated in inhibitory functions that are known to be critical for the performance of executive-function tasks. Relatedly performance on working memory tasks has been reported to be significantly related to general intelligence as indexed by standard IQ tests
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HIPPOCAMPUS—a complex, convoluted structure located in the brain involved in many functions including memory.