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Naturalborn Cyborgs: Minds, Technologies, And The Future Of Human Intelligence-used
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From Robocop To The Terminator To Eve 8, No Image Better Captures Our Deepest Fears About Technology Than The Cyborg, The Person Who Is Both Flesh And Metal, Brain And Electronics. But Philosopher And Cognitive Scientist Andy Clark Sees It Differently. Cyborgs, He Writes, Are Not Something To Be Fearedwe Already Are Cyborgs.In Naturalborn Cyborgs, Clark Argues That What Makes Humans So Different From Other Species Is Our Capacity To Fully Incorporate Tools And Supporting Cultural Practices Into Our Existence. Technology As Simple As Writing On A Sketchpad, As Familiar As Google Or A Cellular Phone, And As Potentially Revolutionary As Mindextending Neural Implantsall Exploit Our Brains Astonishingly Plastic Nature. Our Minds Are Primed To Seek Out And Incorporate Nonbiological Resources, So That We Actually Think And Feel Through Our Best Technologies. Drawing On His Expertise In Cognitive Science, Clark Demonstrates That Our Sense Of Self And Of Physical Presence Can Be Expanded To A Remarkable Extent, Placing The Longexisting Telephone And The Emerging Technology Of Telepresence On The Same Continuum. He Explores Ways In Which We Have Adapted Our Lives To Make Use Of Technology (The Measurement Of Time, For Example, Has Wrought Enormous Changes In Human Existence), As Well As Ways In Which Increasingly Fluid Technologies Can Adapt To Individual Users During Normal Use. Biotechnological Unions, Clark Argues, Are Evolving With A Speed Never Seen Before In History. As We Enter An Age Of Wearable Computers, Sensory Augmentation, Wireless Devices, Intelligent Environments, Thoughtcontrolled Prosthetics, And Rapidfire Information Search And Retrieval, The Line Between The User And Her Tools Grows Thinner Day By Day. 'This Double Whammy Of Plastic Brains And Increasingly Responsive And Wellfitted Tools Creates An Unprecedented Opportunity For Evercloser Kinds Of Humanmachine Merger,' He Writes, Arguing That Such A Merger Is Entirely Natural.A Stunning New Look At The Human Brain And The Human Self, Natural Born Cyborgs Reveals How Our Technology Is Indeed Inseparable From Who We Are And How We Think.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Natural-Born Cyborgs'? A: The main theme of 'Natural-Born Cyborgs' is the relationship between humans and technology, exploring how technology is integrated into our lives and how it affects our identity and cognition.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Natural-Born Cyborgs'? A: The author of 'Natural-Born Cyborgs' is Andy Clark, a philosopher and cognitive scientist.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Natural-Born Cyborgs'? A: 'Natural-Born Cyborgs' has a total of 240 pages.
- Q: When was 'Natural-Born Cyborgs' published? A: 'Natural-Born Cyborgs' was published on April 1, 2003.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Good' condition.
- Q: What is the category of this book? A: 'Natural-Born Cyborgs' falls under the category of 'Intelligence & Semantics'.
- Q: What are some key concepts discussed in the book? A: Key concepts discussed include the integration of technology in human cognition, the evolving relationship between humans and machines, and how technology shapes our sense of self.
- Q: Is there any specific technology mentioned in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses various technologies, including wearable computers, neural implants, and telepresence.
- Q: What type of reader would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in philosophy, cognitive science, technology, and the future of human intelligence would benefit from this book.