Tag: Robots

The Potential Future of Cyborg?

Jenna L.
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Ghost in the Shell, 1995.

Now that this course is coming to an end, as I sit and type this I reflect back to all of the things that I’ve learned. For starters the class subject as a whole was something new to me. I was familiar with the cyberpunk genre, but I wasn’t too well versed in it because it’s not a genre I commonly strive to watch, read, etc. However, the different facets of this genre was interesting to learn about as well as tying it into the postglobal posthuman aspect. Two terms I had nooo idea about!

As we go further into the future, as it relates to human augmentation, I don’t think there’ll be full on cyborgs like it’s normally depicted within the cyberpunk genre, but I think we’ll get pretty close. With the rise of AI and prosthetics for those who are missing limbs, I can see the future of prosthetics being super high tech to the point where the prosthetic will be so advanced that it’s completely like the limb that was lost. However, I see it just functioning like a normal limb, not something that can turn into a knife, sword, or bazooka gun, or toaster to help someone toast bread while on the go LOL! 


If in the future there are more creations that can be integrated with humans, I don’t think I’d do it. It sounds scary, and I think I’m fine the way I am. Fortunately for me, besides prosthetic limbs, I don’t see the future being too crazy when it comes to human augmentation. However, I am currently seeing all sorts of new things about robots. On X, formully known as twitter, I’ve been seeing a whole lot about the Tesla Robot. And from the knowledge of the few films I’ve seen, getting too involved with robots usually ends up in a robot takeover. So hopefully this invention doesn’t flourish.

Me, Myself, and I

Luci S.
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I believe, in my lifetime human augmentation will become more common because of advances in technology. We might see advanced things like brain implants that help us think faster and/or remember more. These improvements could make our bodies and minds stronger, and I believe they’ll be especially useful for athletes or people who need to be highly focused in their work.

“Robot” by firepile is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Personally, I’m not sure if I would fully embrace the technology once it becomes available, but for now, I’d be open to trying things that could improve physical recovery, especially as an athlete, or enhance brain function, as long as they are safe and don’t raise major ethical concerns. I believe these types of advancements have the potential to help people live healthier and more fulfilling lives, especially when it comes to improving physical abilities or enhancing cognitive performance. As an athlete, recovering faster and staying in peak condition are essential, and technology that supports this could be a game-changer. Likewise, enhancing mental clarity or memory could be beneficial in many aspects of life, whether it’s academics, professional work, or everyday tasks. Of course, I think it’s important to carefully consider the risks and benefits of any new technology, ensuring it doesn’t compromise personal well-being or lead to unintended consequences. For now, I’d like to keep an open mind and explore what might be possible, as long as it is used responsibly and ethically.

But even if I am open to new technology I also have some doubts about it, especially when it comes to technology used to control people’s minds or emotions or extreme changes to the body or mind that go too far from being human. Also, I wouldn’t want some people to have access to these enhancements while others don’t, creating a ever bigger gap of inequality. Human augmentation should be about making lives better, not making it worse and creating new divides between people.