Extended mind theory discussion paper. The next-generation mindset
Revista Processus de Estudos de Gestão, Jurídicos e Financeiros February 26, 2026 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18787402 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that, under the extended mind thesis, a next-generation mindset shaped by expanded memory and technological tools faces a low possibility of coordination and good outcomes if new technologies increase the technological gap. The paper contends that comparative and transversal research on this mindset remains underexplored. |
Abstract
The paper explores political, economic, ethical/social characteristics and next-generation mindset implied from the extended mind (EM) thesis and seeks linkages to expanded memory and technological tools. The research explores the possibilities of a new mindset with a philosophical question: is the EM thesis correct, and what does it imply? There is a discussion not explored as much as comparative and transversal research about a next-generation mindset with an EM thesis. The research reveals some tendencies and relations and references authors who encompass the complex theme of expanded mind impacts. The resulting framework shows the low possibility of coordination and good outcomes generated in the next-generation mindset if the new technologies increase the technological gap, because of the EM premise.