Cognitive hybrids and hybrid qualia
Analiza i Egzystencja January 1, 2025 Robert Poczobut
This article analyzes theoretical issues about hybrid qualia—subjective sensory experiences produced by technologically modified perceptual systems. It distinguishes hybrid systems from extended systems and cyborgs. Examples of auditory, visual, and tactile hybrid qualia are discussed, along with unconventional cases from sensory substitution, enhancement, and supplementation research. Philosophical conclusions and future research directions are offered.