The future is now, it's just not what we expected. The future promised us with jet packs and flying cars will probably never become a reality, but a new vision of the future is taking shape.
A science which is bound to have a huge impact on the future of humanity is a bio technology. We already see it hit the mainstream with portable devices that monitor our heart rate and other vital signs. A growing number of people take bio technology to the next level and become modern cyborgs. Some of them are quite bizarre.
1.) Neil Harbisson an antenna implanted in his head. Harbisson is extremely color-blind, and the antenna allows it to experiment with color as sounds and musical notes in the brain.
Cyborg Foundation
Cyborg Foundation
Harbisson and James Cameron.
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In 2013, Harbisson and implant were the subject of an award-winning documentary. Check it out below.
CYBORG FOUNDATION | Rafel Duran Torrent discussion Forward Films on Vimeo.
2.) Amal Graafstra have RFID chips implanted in her hands. It is programmed chips to do some different things for him unlock his car and home. He also runs a company that sells DIY chip implants.
Amal Graafstra
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See Graafstra a speech given about her implants.
3.) Adi Robertson a magnetic implant in his hand. The magnet gives it the ability to levitate small metal objects.
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The Verge
The Verge
4.) Professor Kevin Warwick has a implant that connects the brain to a computer. It can use the computer to control the lights, heaters and other computers.
Kevin Warwick
Kevin Warwick
Check out this TED Talk Professor Warwick made on implants and technology.
5.) Tim Cannon has invented a device that monitors all vital signs. It is called Circadia, and synchronizes with home computer systems.
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The Circadia before it was implemented.
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Learn more about the Tim implant in this mini documentary vice News.
6.) Ribas Moon is a choreographer and cyborg activist. It has a sensor implanted in the back of his head that his warnings to those approaching from behind.
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Cyborg Foundation
here, she discusses her new direction during a TED conference.
(H / T: Business Insider)
I guess we should all begin to swear loyalty to our new overlords cyborg. Spread the word and share this post on Facebook by clicking below.

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