Top 8 WTF! moments of 2021
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by Peter Joosten MSc
2y ago
Wow! The year 2021 is almost over. I don’t know about you, but with the pandemic, the year feels like a blur. Sometimes I think: ‘Did the pandemic start this year or last year?’ Aside from COVID, there was still plenty going on in the world. And you can find all kinds of reminiscences, from politics, to sports and showbiz. My own expertise lies in the fields of human enhancement, transhumanism, cyborgs, and technology ethics. Below, I therefore share the eight moments that stood out to me. From brain games to genetic modification in humans and from the climate crisis to the promise of a better ..read more
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What are Cyborgs? Definition, Movies & 8 Examples
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by Peter Joosten MSc
2y ago
Cyborg. What are Cyborgs? Definition, meaning, philosophy (with Cyborg Manifesto), movies (my top 5!), companies & 8 examples of cyborgs. What is a cyborg? What is a cyborg? The word cyborg comes from the term cybernetic organism: the physical amalgamation of human and machine. Other terms for cyborg are artificial human, a mix of human and machine, or a bionic human. The examples that most appeal to the imagination come from films, series and books. I personally think of Inspector Gadget, a detective in a cartoon with extendable arms and a helicopter that comes out of the top of his head ..read more
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Genetic Engineering in Humans. 5 Examples
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by Peter Joosten MSc
3y ago
Genetic manipulation and modification in humans. What is the CRISPR/Cas9 technology about? How does it work? What are the pros and cons? What are the examples of where it is already happening? What are the consequences? I will explain all of this in this article. How does CRISPR/Cas9? CRISPR means Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats. Together with the enzyme Cas9, scientists can use this technology to process DNA very accurately. This is a form of genetic modification. The terms genetic modification and manipulation are both used and have the same meaning. Yet manipulatio ..read more
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Biohackers Netflix Series: Review & 2 Tips
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by Peter Joosten MSc
3y ago
Biohackers is a new series on Netflix. What is the series about? My preview and review of the series about biohacking. Why should you watch it? Bonus: extra viewing tips for Netflix! Series Biohackers The Biohackers series was shot in Germany. The series consists of six parts and is mainly set in the city of Freiburg (although the city of Munich is also one of the film locations according to IMDB). The actors in the series speak German. Under the comments of the trailer on YouTube, people commented about another German science fiction Netflix hit with travel through time and dimensions: Dark ..read more
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Cyberpunk 2077: Ripperdoc Upgrades (11x)
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by Peter Joosten MSc
3y ago
Cyberpunk 2077 is a game released at the end of 2020 for Xbox, PS5 and PC. As a biohacker, what do I think of this game? A review with an explanation about the Cyberpunk genre, interesting upgrades and the pros and cons of the game. This is an overview of the article: In the past: about the games Deus Ex and Wolvenstein The Cyberpunk genre Biohacking in Cyberpunk 2077 Review of Cyberpunk 2077 Finally, a list of sources and place to leave a comment. Video Cyberpunk 2077 On my YouTube channel I made a video about my experiences with the game. In this video I explain the background of Cyberpunk ..read more
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What is Neuralink? Brain chip by Elon Musk
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by Peter Joosten MSc
3y ago
What is Neuralink? Neuralink explained: chip, experiments in pig Gertrude and monkey. How Neuralink works & vision of Elon Musk (cyborgs). Elon Musk Neuralink Halfway 2017 Elon Musk came in the news with Neuralink for the first time. The company wants to expand the human intelligence with artificial intelligence by implanting a chip in the head. More specific: this company wants to be able to intervene on the neurons in the brain. I have structured this article as follows: Vision of Neuralink (based on interviews from 2018); Other developments and initiatives; After space, Musk now enters ..read more
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What is Human Augmentation?
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by Peter Joosten MSc
3y ago
Human Augmentation. Definition, 4 examples & impact. What is human augmentation? What are examples and techniques of human augmentation? What is human augmentation? Human augmentation focuses on cognitive and physical improvement by adding or expanding (bodily) functions with the help from technological means [link below]. An example of cognitive improvement is a headband that stimulates certain brain areas for more focus and concentration. The use of a bionic lower leg to be able to run faster or jump higher is a physical improvement. Summary Following is an enumeration concerning the mos ..read more
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Implantable RFID chips humans: reason & 4 examples
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by Peter Joosten MSc
3y ago
Implantable RFID chip. What are human implantable RFID tags? What is technology, procedure (with kit), reasons & impact? Incl. 4 examples! I carry an NFC chip in my hand. Why would you insert electronics into your body? How do you do that? Did it hurt? What does it bring me? What are the pros and cons? Implantable RFID tags human In this blog post you can read about the chip, how it works and of course why I now have such a thing in my hand. Later in the article I will talk about the broader development of digital implants, the DIY grinding movement and the impact of all these technologies ..read more
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Human Enhancement Movies. Best films & series (7x)
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by Peter Joosten MSc
4y ago
Human Enhancement Movies and Series. What are the best (science fiction) movies about human enhancement and human augmentation? My top 7 tips! Films human enhancement The most striking examples of human enhancement are where people literally merge with machines. This aspect can be found in Ghost in the Shell (from 2017). The most interesting thing about the film is the question of who owns a body full of mechanical and electronic components. What does that mean for your autonomy, independence and identity? Movie Ghost in the Shell A film that explores the consequences of moral and emotional i ..read more
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Transhumanism Art & Artists: 3 examples
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by Peter Joosten MSc
4y ago
Transhumanism art. What are visionary artists on transhumanism? 3 examples: Agi Haines, Orlan & Cirque Du Soleil. Paintings, photo’s, performances & more! Art transhumanism Art is a method for thinking about the impact and effects of transhumanism. I myself have come to appreciate the role of artists and speculative designers in recent years. A few examples are: Agi Haines Orlan Cirque du Soleil If you have other examples, please leave a comment down below! Agi Haines The English designer Agi Haines I mentioned earlier in this piece. She made a number of works with babies who are ada ..read more
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