Cybernetic enhancements: Will you want them?

[Tyro]

I am not talking about prosthetic arms or legs, or artificial hearts which you need for your health. I am talking about cybernetic implants which you don't need for your health, but could arguably improve your quality of life.

Examples of this would be a microprocessor or solid state memory for your brain, eye implants, etc.

 

[Jonathan]

What is the difference between the third and the fifth choices?

 

[Tyro]

The short answer is that the third indicates ambivalence, while the fifth indicates, for the lack of a more polite word, ignorance (or humour )

Someone who answers #3 might be convinced about their utility with the correct marketing. Or they might be afraid of such technology if they meet people strongly opposed to this technology. Someone who answers #5 wouldn't be bothered to find out.

 

[Raven]

I voted "Wait and see" but I do lean towards no such enhancements at all.

 

[chroot]

"Yes, but I will not want some?"

Houston, we have a problem.

- Warren

 

[redrogue]

I voted "No, I won't want any."

Nothing's better than the real thing...unadulterated.

Cheers.

 

[enigma]

I wouldn't mind a mind/machine interface where I could merely think the words/commands and they appear on the screen. Man that would cut down on drafting and typing time...

 

[ShawnD]

I would LOVE a memory upgrade. I paid $150 to get a palm pilot simply because my memory is terrible. I can remember numbers for YEARS but I can't remember anything trivial like names, places, events that have happened, events that are going to happen and so forth. I can remember the 4 digit combination to the bike lock I used from grade 1 to 6 but I can't remember what happened throughout the day if somebody asks me. Memory would sure be great.