A cyborg, also known as a cybernetic organism, is a being with both biological and artificial (e.g. electronic, mechanical or robotic) parts’-Wiki
Cyborgs are a part of technology as they are now being used in everyday life and have also become quite dependant.This shows the growth in technology and the changes it has had in society for the good.
‘The term cyborg (cybernetic organism) was put forward by Manfred E. Clynes and Nathan S. Kline in 1960 to describe a self regulating man machine system, supposed to be more flexible than the human organism thanks to the fusion of organic and mechanical parts’- Dani Cavallario Cyberpunk & Cyberculture. p45
When you usually think of a cyborg, what usually comes to minds are fictional characters we’ve all come across. E.g The Ironman, The Terminator or even any of the robots from Starwars. Today a cyborg can be anyone who has an artificial body part. Having a metal replacement arm or leg, to a pacemaker to help prompt the heart beat at a normal pace.
Are we ourselves turning into technology? If so are we tampering with nature? What will be the next step for us if most humans turn into cyborgs?
Cyborgs are a part of technology as they are now being used in everyday life and have also become quite dependant.This shows the growth in technology and the changes it has had in society for the good.
‘The term cyborg (cybernetic organism) was put forward by Manfred E. Clynes and Nathan S. Kline in 1960 to describe a self regulating man machine system, supposed to be more flexible than the human organism thanks to the fusion of organic and mechanical parts’- Dani Cavallario Cyberpunk & Cyberculture. p45
When you usually think of a cyborg, what usually comes to minds are fictional characters we’ve all come across. E.g The Ironman, The Terminator or even any of the robots from Starwars. Today a cyborg can be anyone who has an artificial body part. Having a metal replacement arm or leg, to a pacemaker to help prompt the heart beat at a normal pace.
Are we ourselves turning into technology? If so are we tampering with nature? What will be the next step for us if most humans turn into cyborgs?
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