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With progress in prosthetics and biointegration, the line between person and machine is becoming less clear. Cyborgs are no longer just an idea in science fiction. They are real people who have both biological and technological parts. Incorporating technology into the human body in a seamless way could not only improve our physical skills but also make us live longer, according to some experts in this new field.
Imagine machines that can make artificial limbs move like real ones, or organs inside the body that can be fixed or changed with amazing technology. By getting around physical limits and maybe even beating death, cyborg technology could change the way medicine is done. Ethics, on the other hand, are crucial. How far do we go before we change what it means to be human?
Additionally, if cyborg enhancements are only available to the rich, social gaps could get bigger. What will happen to social justice if everyone has access to these tools that make people live longer? A very scary thought is that there might be two types of people in society: an elite that has been changed by technology and a majority that has not.
When it comes to ethics, cyborg technology is like a brand new world that is full of uncharted territory. Open conversations about the moral and social effects are very important as we move forward. People need to make sure that advances in cyborgs help everyone and don't make inequality worse. Then we can really see how this game-changing technology can alter our lives.
Daniel Reitberg