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Human Augmentation, These are enhancements meant to improve appearance…
Human Augmentation
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Self Augmentation
Self augmentation is the practice of improving oneself, most often academically.
Eg: School, College, Online learning platforms like coursera
Drugs & Doping
Ethical Debate
These drugs raise questions about fairness, pressure to compete, and whether enhancements should be allowed in academics or sports
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Historical Use
Early performance enhancers include strychnine (used in the 1904 Olympics) and amphetamines in the 1967 Tour de France
Transhumanism
the belief that humans can evolve beyond their current limitations with the help of advanced technology such as AI, prosthetics, or genetic editing
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Biohacking & Cyborgs
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DIY augmentation
Biohackers implant RFID chips, magnets, and sensors into their bodies to gain abilities like opening doors or sensing electromagnetic fields
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Kevin Warwick
Professor Kevin Warwick implanted microchips in his body to interface with technology, calling himself a "cyborg."
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Robots & Human Likeness
Humanoid Robots
Robots like ASIMO mimic human movement and appearance. More recent examples would include the Tesla Robot, Robots from Boston Dynamics,
Identity & Empathy
Designing robots that resemble us may help with communication and emotional connection. but it also raises questions about identity and machine ethics
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Enhancement
Enhancement refers to any improvement or extension of human abilities beyond natural biological limits. This can include physical, cognitive, aesthetic, or sensory modifications.
Eg: Spectacles, Hearing aids, High heels
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