Andy Clark

Professor Clark’s papers and books deal with the Philosophy Of Mind and is considered a leading scientist in Mind Extension .

Clark’s mind extension theories revolve around the notion of ''cognitive hybridization'', a tendency of the human Brain to integrate closely with the Technology in its Environment unlike that of any other Species , eventually becoming dependent upon it. Because of this, Clark draws parallels between modern humans and the Science Fiction notion of Cyborg s. To Clark, a person using a calculator is as much a cyborg as is RoboCop .

Clark studies Artificial Intelligence and Neural Networks to find parallels with the function of the human mind. Clark forsees the development of Cognitive Prosthetics , or electronic brain enhancements, as only the next logical step in the human mind’s natural integration with technology. Clark’s research interests also include Wetwiring and other human-electronic integration experiments, as well as technological advances in immediate human communication and their utilization in society.

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