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Koncepcje wzmocnienia poznawczego. Próba definicji oraz przegląd metod
Cognitive enhancement. Effort of definition, and methods

Author(s): Artur Gunia
Subject(s): Philosophy of Mind, Cognitive Psychology, Neuropsychology
Published by: Ośrodek Badań Filozoficznych
Keywords: cognition;cognitive enhancement;human enhancement;cognitive science;

Summary/Abstract: The idea of cognitive enhancement refers to multifaceted and interdisciplinary approach aimed at improving human mental processes. Cognitive enhancement is the amplification or extension of core mind capacities through improvement or augmentation of either internal or external information processing systems. This includes improvements of intelligence and attention, reinforcement of creativity and memory, or extension of perception range. The main feature of cognitive enhancement is voluntariness of use for overcoming natural mental limitations. This article is a synthesis of current trends in cognitive enhancement from the perspective of transhumanism. The article presents various definitions of cognitive enhancement, methods of cognitive enhancement (biotechnological methods, non-pharmacological methods, IT methods) as well as challenges and questions concerning improving human mental processes.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 2-3
  • Page Range: 35-56
  • Page Count: 22
  • Language: Polish