Medical Futurist September 23, 2024
Dr. Bertalan Mesko, PhD

What if you could have a heat-map vision to search through an abandoned terrain? What if you could filter out unpleasant odors of urban decay every now and then? Can you imagine hearing ultrasounds better than bats? And what about lifting 20 tons or having a third, bionic arm? With the rapid advancement of technologies, the future of healthcare might not just be about being healthy, but even augmenting our bodies and “upgrading” ourselves. Where would you draw the line between being a human and a cyborg?

Key Takeaways

The merging of cyborg technology with human bodies challenges ethical boundaries, transforming healthcare from curing illness to enhancing human capabilities beyond natural limits.

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