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This document discusses the concept of cyborgs and how wearable technology may be turning people into the cyborgs of science fiction. It begins with a definition of cyborgs as beings with both organic and biomechatronic parts. It then provides examples of famous cyborg characters from science fiction and real people who have technological implants or enhancements, such as cochlear implants, pacemakers, and prosthetics integrated with technology. It suggests that as wearable technology becomes more intimate, it may become more efficient to implant technology directly into the body, turning people into cyborgs.
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![A cyborg (short for "cybernetic organism") is a
theoretical or fictional being with both organic
and biomechatronic parts. The term was coined in
1960 by Manfred Clynes and Nathan S. Kline.[1] D.
S. Halacy's Cyborg: Evolution of the Superman in
1965 featured an introduction which spoke of a
"new frontier" that was "not merely space, but
more profoundly the relationship between 'inner
space' to 'outer space' a bridge...between mind
and matter."
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- 2. A cyborg (short for "cybernetic organism") is a theoretical or fictional being with both organic and biomechatronic parts. The term was coined in 1960 by Manfred Clynes and Nathan S. Kline.[1] D. S. Halacy's Cyborg: Evolution of the Superman in 1965 featured an introduction which spoke of a "new frontier" that was "not merely space, but more profoundly the relationship between 'inner space' to 'outer space' a bridge...between mind and matter." From Wikipedia
- 4. Robocop
- 6. Darth Vader
- 10. The Bionic Woman
- 11. The Terminator
- 15. But is it really just science fiction?
- 17. Perhaps its here sooner than we think.
- 19. Pacemakers
- 20. Google Glass
- 22. Neil Harbissons brain is wired to a camera so he can hear color.
- 23. Jens Neumann has an artificial vision system.
- 24. Nigel Ackland has an independently acting bionic arm.
- 25. Jerry Jalava, who lost his finger, has a USB drive prosthetic.
- 26. If were now wearing our technology, isnt it more efficient to just implant it?
- 27. Are wearables turning us into the cyborgs of science fiction?
- 28. Image credits: Cover: http://orig13.deviantart.net/aa03/f/2008/181/7/b/daleks_in_the_darkness_by_witch_king_42.jpg Robocop: http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140108162354/video151/images/d/d9/Robocop_OmniCorp's_CES_2027_Presentation Darth Vader: http://tobiasmastgrave.wordpress.com/tag/darth-vader/ Inspector Gadget: http://tinfoilstiaras.blogspot.com/2010/12/inspector-gadget.html Locutus of Borg: http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130214001845/memoryalpha/en/images/archive/5/51/20130424025031!LocutusOfBorg2367.jpg The Terminator: http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/the-terminator-trailers-from-hell Cybermen: http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110722094234/tardis/images/5/58/Cybermen-series-6.jpg Daleks: http://i.imgur.com/XgOIZSX.jpg Dr. Robotnik: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Eggman Mr. Freeze: http://gamona-images.de/584565/79e79a141c753cbc64193c132037a5b6.jpg Six Million Dollar Man: http://images5.fanpop.com/image/photos/29200000/Six-Million-Dollar-Man-six-million-dollar-man-29206885-2560-2048.jpg Bionic Woman: http://image.toutlecine.com/photos/s/u/p/super-jaimie-bionic-woman-tv-series-01-1-g.jpg Cochlear Implants: http://i0.wp.com/www.medel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/xray.jpg Geordi LaForge: http://images2.fanpop.com/image/photos/9400000/Lt-Commander-Geordi-La-Forge-star-trek-the-next-generation-9406844-1659-2560.jpg Harbisson: http://xavieramat.鍖les.wordpress.com/2010/08/neil_harbisson1.jpg Nigel Ackland: http://gf2045.com/binaries/photo/f_137.jpg Jerry Jalava: http://www.gamesaktuell.de/screenshots/1280x1024/2009/03/usb_stick_鍖ngerprothese_02_090317121014.jpg Inspiration, in part, from: http://list25.com/25-craziest-real-life-cyborgs/?view=all