Arriving Quote by Jason Silva
“We have always dovetailed our cognition to our tools, but when our tools start dovetailing back, where do I end and where does the tool begin? It is going to be a really Twilight Zonish situation. It is definitely interesting. Once Google is in a blood cell sized device in our brain, do we become part Google? There are certainly interesting things to think about and provocative questions, but I don't think those provocative questions are going to do anything to slow down the onset of these technologies arriving and becoming even more pervasive.”
About This Quote
Source Podcast: Future Think, Episode 42, 2018
Human cognition and tools co‑evolve; as tools integrate with brains, identity blurs.
In simple terms: Tools become part of us.
Key Takeaway
Consider tech’s impact on self.
Themes
technology
identity
future
ethics
Mood
speculative
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
technological
When to use this quote
- brain‑computer interfaces
- AI assistants
- wearable tech
- privacy decisions
Key Concepts
human‑machine integration
transhumanism
cognitive extension
Questions to Reflect On
- Will we lose agency?
- How to regulate brain tech?
A Different Perspective
Ethical dilemmas about autonomy and consent.
