Marcin Trybulec

Marcin Trybulec is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Ontology and Epistemology, Faculty of Philosophy and Sociology, University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska (UMCS). He holds a habilitation degree in Philosophy and has a background in sociology and cognitive science. His research focuses on the intersection of language, media, and cognition, with particular emphasis on cognitive artifacts, extended mind theory, and rationality.

• Academic Background: PhD in Cognitive Sciences and Social Communication; Habilitation in Philosophy
• International Affiliations: Visiting researcher at University of Toronto, Leiden University, Granada University, UC San Diego, and Aarhus University

His research explores how language and media technologies shape cognitive processes, spanning topics like:

• Cognitive artifacts and problem-solving
• Extended mind hypothesis
• Media ecology and technological determinism
• Metalinguistic awareness
• Material culture's epistemic role
• Embodied cognition in technologically-mediated environments

The 15 most recent publications reveal consistent focus on:

• Philosophy of cognitive technologies
• Epistemological implications of material representations
• Media's influence on rationality
• Interdisciplinary approaches combining philosophy and cognitive science
• Analysis of symbolic systems' cognitive impact
• Anthropology of technical communication

• NCN Sonata grant (2018-2021): Understanding Cognitive Artifacts
• MEiN grant (2021-2023): Science Communication as Art
• NCBiR grant (2017-2019): Logi.Kom. From Logical Thinking to Effective Communication
• MNiSW grant (2010-2011): Toronto School's Theory of Social Communication

He has presented research at major international conferences including:

• International Wittgenstein Symposium
• Media Ecology Association Convention
• International Association for Cognitive Semiotics Conference
• Polish Philosophical Congresses