The disappearing human–machine divide

In this article a look is taken at some of the different ways in which the human–machine divide is rapidly disappearing. In each case the technical basis is described and then some of the implications are also considered. In particular results from experiments are discussed in terms of their meaning...

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Main Author: Kevin Warwick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Donner Institute 2013-12-01
Series:Approaching Religion
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Online Access:https://journal.fi/ar/article/view/67511
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spelling doaj-a80369b2aa834faf91f3c86871a8a8192020-11-25T00:30:18ZengDonner InstituteApproaching Religion1799-31212013-12-013210.30664/ar.67511The disappearing human–machine divideKevin Warwick0University of ReadingIn this article a look is taken at some of the different ways in which the human–machine divide is rapidly disappearing. In each case the technical basis is described and then some of the implications are also considered. In particular results from experiments are discussed in terms of their meaning and application possibilities. The article is written from the perspective of scientific experimentation opening up realistic possibilities to be faced in the future, rather than giving conclusive comments. In each case consideration is also given to some of the philosophical questions that arise.https://journal.fi/ar/article/view/67511CyberneticsRoboticsBiomedical engineeringTechnologyBody, HumanBrain research
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The disappearing human–machine divide
Approaching Religion
Cybernetics
Robotics
Biomedical engineering
Technology
Body, Human
Brain research
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title The disappearing human–machine divide
title_short The disappearing human–machine divide
title_full The disappearing human–machine divide
title_fullStr The disappearing human–machine divide
title_full_unstemmed The disappearing human–machine divide
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publisher Donner Institute
series Approaching Religion
issn 1799-3121
publishDate 2013-12-01
description In this article a look is taken at some of the different ways in which the human–machine divide is rapidly disappearing. In each case the technical basis is described and then some of the implications are also considered. In particular results from experiments are discussed in terms of their meaning and application possibilities. The article is written from the perspective of scientific experimentation opening up realistic possibilities to be faced in the future, rather than giving conclusive comments. In each case consideration is also given to some of the philosophical questions that arise.
topic Cybernetics
Robotics
Biomedical engineering
Technology
Body, Human
Brain research
url https://journal.fi/ar/article/view/67511
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