Cyborgs: the symbiosis of man and machine on the brink of the future
Imagine a world where the line between the human body and computer technologies becomes increasingly blurred. A world where people do not just use gadgets but become one with them. This is no longer science fiction, but a reality that is gradually being embodied in the concepts of cyborgs – individuals whose physical or cognitive abilities are enhanced through integration with electronic devices and computer chips.
The word "cyborg" first appeared in 1960 and referred to a person whose physiological functions are supported by artificial means for survival in extreme conditions, such as in space. Today, this concept has a much broader meaning. Cyborgs can be considered individuals with prosthetics controlled by thought, patients with implanted neurostimulators for treating Parkinson's disease or epilepsy, as well as those who voluntarily implant chips to expand their capabilities.
The potential for cyborgization is impressive:
* Medicine: Cybernetic implants are already helping to restore lost bodily functions, improve vision and hearing