Recent advances in cyborg technologies

[frameacloud]

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October: An article by Scriptonite Daily, "Cyborgs are now a reality," summarized a wide variety of kinds of recent advances in using messages from a person's brain and nerves to control prostheses and other devices. The article also lists some body modifications that give humans enhanced or new senses, such as magnetism, sonar, and ultrasonic sound. Many of these were invented by independent do-it-yourself "biohackers," who are either finding better segues around their own disabilities, or who are curiously exploring trans-human potential.

Comments

[zeeth_kyrah]

While the author initially confuses androids with cyborgs, the primary ideas presented are reasonable and worth considering, particularly the ethics reminders. For some, this is a mind-blowing realization. For me, it's everyday "yes, the future is here, but it's not the future I was looking for" stuff.

[frameacloud]

What future were you looking for?

[zeeth_kyrah]

Honestly? I was hoping for a future where humanity had smart robots and considered animals to be a part of society. And I think everyone ends up wanting flying cars at one point or another. Also, I wanted to travel to other worlds and do fun things there, and maybe just go world-hopping around the universe for a while.

[citrakayah.livejournal.com]

Forget flying cars; I want miniaturized wormholes that can be used for instant transport.