Never Underestimate The Ingenuity of Scientists
A woman has been fitted with an artificial arm that she can control with her thoughts. Outstanding achievement. As my friend Bill Hurlbut always tells me, "Never underestimate the creativity and ingenuity of scientists." Which, of course, is why we need proper moral and ethical parameters beyond which science should not stray.
Oh, for those transhumanists out there: This isn't transhumanism. It isn't enhancement. It isn't "post human." It is proper therapy that I am sure we all hope can someday be made available to anyone who needs it.
posted by Wesley J. Smith @ 6:31 PM
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Funny that at age 26 she didn't know about the Bionic Man. I've got 20 years on her. "We can rebuild him, make him better than he was. Better ... stronger ... faster."
I had rotator cuff disorder a few years ago, surgery, physical therapy, blah blah, and for several months was pretty much without the use of my dominant hand. It was a real drag, believe me. Amazing what getting back just small functionality like combing one's hair or wiping off a countertop does for one's psyche. I remember how euphoric I felt the day I lifted my hand and turned on the radio in my car.
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