Could Humans Become Cyborgs in the Next Century?

Thread starter NeedBioInfo
Start date Sep 25, 2005

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The discussion centers around the possibility of humans becoming cyborgs, defined as part human and part machine, within the next century. One participant claims to already be a cyborg, prompting clarification on the definition of the term. The conversation also highlights the relevance of brain-computer interface technology, suggesting that advancements in this area could contribute to the evolution of cyborgs. A link to a resource on wearable technology is provided for further exploration of the topic.

Sep 25, 2005

NeedBioInfo

My friend thinks that it's *possible* that we could become cyborgs (part human/part machine) in the next century so I started this thread to get information on that

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Sep 25, 2005

Genecks

heh. I'm already a cyborg. Dude.. you need to learn the definition of cyborg..
While you're on that, check up on brain-computer interface technology.

Last edited: Sep 25, 2005

Sep 26, 2005

hitssquad

http://wearables.blu.org

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