Externému

Externému is a neologism used in speculative discussions of human–technology interaction to denote an assumed external cognitive apparatus that co-constitutes memory, decision-making, and identity by interfacing with digital devices and networks.

The term is not part of established technical vocabularies. It combines the notion of externality with a Neo-Latin style suffix, signaling its status as a modern, conceptual coinage that appears mainly in essays, think pieces, and thought experiments about the future of cognition.

In theoretical use, externému describes a distributed system of tools—wearables, cloud services, and AI assistants—that function as an external memory and cognitive partner. It can aid recall, organize information, support planning, and participate in collaborative problem solving, effectively extending the boundary of the mind into the environment. This concept resonates with the extended mind thesis but emphasizes a more integrated and networked fabric of artifacts.

Potential applications are discussed in fiction and futurist discourse, for instance in stories where characters rely on coordinated external memory networks or in policy debates about data ownership, consent, and platform governance.

Critics argue externému raises questions about autonomy, privacy, bias, and inequality, since access to external cognitive systems could create disparities and dependency. Proponents stress that careful design, regulation, and user control could mitigate risks while expanding cognitive capabilities.