Category Archives: cyborg

Transhumanism 101

Posted on January 8, 2011 by metavalent

A gentle introduction for inquiring neophytes. Welcome home. We’ve been waiting just for you.

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The Internet of Brains: Evoking Eywa

Posted on January 6, 2011 by metavalent

Back in September, scientists decoded words from brain signals. It’s not a matter of if, but when inter-cortical cognition grids happens. Inter-cortical communication will completely disrupt the arc of human evolution. Odds. Are. You. Are. Not. Ready. Human. You’re every … Continue reading →

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Increasingly Intimate Merging of Biology and Technology

Posted on December 24, 2010 by metavalent

There were countless magnificently metavalent breakthroughs in 2010, and the work of Prof. Itamar Willner’s Group is certainly in hot pursuit of some of the most noteworthy. Just a couple of days ago, IEEE Spectrum reported that, “scientists at the … Continue reading →

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Coming Out Cyborg. Hello Humans. Yes, We’re Here.

Posted on December 14, 2010 by metavalent

Yes, we’re friendly. In fact, friendly and symbiotically cooperative to an extent many of you cannot yet imagine. We do suggest, however, that you not mistake our accommodating nature as weakness. Do not fear, for you will not be harmed … Continue reading →

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Biodigital Brain: human brain organically fused with computer chips

Posted on December 14, 2010 by metavalent

“Brain cells automatically connect to computer chips. They need no teaching, they just do it. I’m telling you history, my friends. You tell me, the future.” – Patrick Dixon

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Being Bionic: Cyborg Heart Makes Coronary Death Optional

Posted on October 12, 2010 by metavalent

By the time she returned home, Verna, who received the device as part of a clinical trial, was able to dispense with her oxygen tank and take on household chores. Three years later, she is teaching piano to her five … Continue reading →

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eLegs by Berkeley Bionics

Posted on October 8, 2010 by metavalent

“It was so natural that’s what really gripped me. This is not a wave of the future, this is reality.” — Amanda Boxtel

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Avenues to Substrate Independence

Posted on September 19, 2010 by metavalent

Ultimately, there will be diverse UX alternatives for substrate independence. The robotic substrate is certainly a fascinating option to consider and we not only can, but must immediately begin preparatory thinking, training, behavioral, and psychological exercises to prepare for increasingly … Continue reading →

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Is Mech Already Better Than Meat?

Posted on August 28, 2010 by metavalent

With a new pair of meat hands “One year after double hand transplant, progress elusive” we learn that it takes three to four years of intensive therapy to bring replacement meat hands online, because the nerves have a long way … Continue reading →

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Bionic Legs Update

Posted on August 3, 2010 by metavalent

The path to substrate independence, one set of limbs and organs at a time.

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