This past year I have seen and become aware of technology that seems futuristic in my eyes. For example, ChatGPT still feels surreal to use because it literally knows more than an educated human and that is scary. I also know that there are modifications or additions that can be made to humans to make use more advanced.I’ve heard of bionic limbs and of course we have heart implants and cochlear implants already. In my lifetime I could definitely see there being technology made for each body part that enables bionic abilities.
As of right now, I can’t even imagine myself going through with any procedure that would make me more advanced. The most I could see myself doing is bionic eyes (if that is invented).I would enjoy having eyesight thats better than human eyesight. Sometimes with glasses,I still wish I could see clearer (like if I was at a concert in really high seats). With that being said, I could see my opinion changing if everyone around me has multiple augmentations. Society could very likely evolve in a way that makes human augmentation normal and widespread.
In addition, I think adaptations such as supplements or technology that increase your intelligence would be unappceptable. I think that would be a shortcut for mankind,and one that could disrupt it. I can’t imagine a world where everyo0ne is on the same level intellectually. Although its great to have intelligent people, I think it is also great for us to embrace our differences and intelligence is one of them. Ultimately, I can see augmentations in the future as things that make us more a like and decreases individuality. In conclusion, the same way that AI makes us feel useless, I think augmentations would make us feel less individualistic.
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