Cognitive Quote by Siri Hustvedt
“The computer model will be replaced by an organic model, in which the brain-mind is embodied - part of a whole, dynamic, living organism: one driven by emotional forces, not only cognitive ones.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains, Siri Hustvedt, 2010
Advocates a shift from purely logical models to embodied, emotion‑driven understandings of mind.
In simple terms: Mind should be seen as whole, feeling body.
Key Takeaway
Consider emotional aspects in cognition.
Themes
embodiment
emotion
mind
science
Mood
thought‑provoking
analytical
Type
philosophical
scientific
When to use this quote
- psychotherapy
- AI development
- education
Key Concepts
cognitive science
philosophy
neuroscience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do emotions shape decisions?
- Can technology capture embodied cognition?
A Different Perspective
Emotions can bias reasoning, complicating pure logic.
