Bird's Eye View
Apex Vision
To have the thought that a human can remove an eye and replace it with a robotic eye to give a vision beyond what a human can see seems rather close to happening. However, the chances of that in a safe and a reversible procedure seems very difficult. But if I did have to choose, I would go for an eagle. The only portion I suggest to have and it isn't what most would want such as its wings, I on the other side want its cognitive peak focus. While an eagle is known to have immaculate eyesight and have beyond 20/20 shaper vision. For one to have the eye sight of an eagle means to have such sharper detail and a different perception of the world.
The Bald Eagle
In a sense not only is an eagle known for its physical traits hence the reason why it is the National bird of The United States of America, "The bald eagle represents freedom, strength, courage, and independence." I have a heightened experience and to see the world in a different perception to me seems like a way to cancel out all the noise and just focus on what matters to a bird. But to not be picky, I truly would want just the bird's eye vision to escape the thoughts of remembering
The question remains, how much humanity would I be willing to give up is more complex. While prosthetics or a medical implant would be the route to take if ever considered, technology has become so advanced that to differentiate between what is real and what is artificial seems hard to decipher. But to think more realistically, if we do have the technology to make these alterations and maybe not take the eye out of an eagle, but to fabricate one to have the same feeling can be a route to take. However, it is then a person should be aware that they are human and not consumed by artificial intelligence.
In comparison to my beliefs and values, self-awareness is deeply rooted in me. To be able to make human connections and use what was gifted to me naturally, I am also thankful for. But many can wish to have the abilities like an eagle to fly or even see so clearly. But the power to see farther than one should does not mean they should lose the ability to feel disconnected with the human race.
The scary part to even take part of this is that it may be even possible for the wealthy to do. However, those in low income communities would be left out when in a world of advancement that could possibly take part in a competitive job seeking. Over time, this could create a biological divide between those you can find the funds to take this operation against those can not. While an eagle-like enhancement would simply be a step forward to technology advancement, I would consider myself a human with a clear train of thought and being ok with having less than a 20/20 vision....then again that's what contact lenses are for.
Reference:
AI was used to create images
https://chatgpt.com/share/69accdd3-7b70-8003-a3aa-3ff05e664658
The American bald eagle the Bald Eagle has been the National Bird. (n.d.-e). https://www.va.gov/opa/publications/celebrate/eagle.pdf
Visual learning: An interview with James Dicarlo | AI in Neuroscience. (n.d.-g). https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/ains.2024.0002