Real-life examples of "transhumanism" / the fusion of body and "machine". [more inside]
posted by tybeet on Aug 26, 2008 - 23 answers

Where are the transhumanists who will settle for current technology? Transhumanists seem to be waiting for some unspecified date when we will have jetpacks and nanobots and neural interfaces. Yet we can already improve our bodies somewhat. Consider hearing aids. Directional microphones let you focus on people around you and tune out background noise. Dentures are better than our teeth. So why do transhumanists use their own teeth and ears? [more inside]
posted by Monochrome on Jun 4, 2008 - 21 answers

Where can I find music with a positive perspective on robots, cyborgs, and the like? [more inside]
posted by spaceman_spiff on May 1, 2007 - 33 answers