A world of cyborgs Perspectives

Question 1

True or false: Gadgets are extensions of our bodies.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

What is a cyborg?

Accepted Answer

A part man, part machine

Question 3

Which ability does Michael gain from his implants?

Accepted Answer

Turning off hearing

Question 4

True or false: Michael Chorost can hear without technology.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

What is a historical example of technology use?

Accepted Answer

Using a rock

Question 6

What is a common use of technology?

Accepted Answer

Remembering information

Question 7

What is a benefit of Michael's implants?

Accepted Answer

Concentrating better

Question 8

True or false: cyborg technology is the future.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

What advantage do Hugh's artificial legs provide?

Accepted Answer

They can climb better

Question 10

What happened to Hugh Herr?

Accepted Answer

He lost both legs

Question 11

What do experts say about modern gadgets?

Accepted Answer

They extend our brains

Question 12

True or false: Technology is not part of who we are.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

What do smartphones help us with?

Accepted Answer

Writing, Calculating

Question 14

According to Chorost technology ...

Accepted Answer

let's our bodies do absolutely different things

Question 15

True or false: Technology has no impact on our lives.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

What does Michael Chorost think about cyborgs?

Accepted Answer

They are part machine

Question 17

What is the future of cyborg technology?

Accepted Answer

Integration with humans

Question 18

True or false: Writing helps us remember information.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

What does Hugh Herr work on now?

Accepted Answer

Muscle control tech

Question 20

What is an example of a cyborg extension of brain that we have for a very long time already?

Accepted Answer

Writing

Questions 20