McLuhan: Virtual World Extends Brain

What Changed

Media as extensions of human faculties (e.g., computers extend brain, social media dopamine).

Why It Matters

Philosophers and AI thinkers benefit by reframing tech as human extensions for better future predictions. It matters for understanding social media's power to shape reality, potentially guiding ethical tech development. Could influence policy on digital influence and disinformation.

What To Do Next

Evaluate benchmark claims against your own use cases before adoption.