The Extended Mind Thesis: Is Your Smartphone Literally Part of Your Brain?

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The Extended Mind Thesis: Is Your Smartphone Literally Part of Your Brain?

Philosopheasy

Apr 12, 2026

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Where does your mind end and the rest of the world begin? For centuries, philosophers assumed human cognition was securely locked inside the skull.

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