Extended cognitive technology refers to technology that extends cognitive activity from the human brain,or body,to an external cognitive environment.This technology is best represented by the Internet.While significan...Extended cognitive technology refers to technology that extends cognitive activity from the human brain,or body,to an external cognitive environment.This technology is best represented by the Internet.While significantly benefiting humanity and social development,extended cognitive technology has also triggered a range of ethical controversies.This paper first defines extended cognitive technology and analyzes related concepts,then explores five major ethical issues it raises.Suggestions regarding ethical governance are then proposed.展开更多
基金included in"Studies in High–tech Ethics"(12&ZD117)--a major program of National Social Sciences Fund"Studies in the Ethics of Extended–cognitive Technology"(2016M592432)--a program funded by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation"Ethical Issues and Governance of Extended–cognitive Technology"(2015QNKT03)--a program funded by Science Foundation for Young Scholars,Hunan Academy of Social Sciences
文摘Extended cognitive technology refers to technology that extends cognitive activity from the human brain,or body,to an external cognitive environment.This technology is best represented by the Internet.While significantly benefiting humanity and social development,extended cognitive technology has also triggered a range of ethical controversies.This paper first defines extended cognitive technology and analyzes related concepts,then explores five major ethical issues it raises.Suggestions regarding ethical governance are then proposed.
