Unit 5 Assignment 1: Problem Solving Theory
Unit 5 Assignment 1: Future Statement
Alex Allen
Luis Gardea
Problem Solving Theory GS1140
October 22, 2014
In the future technology will become so prevalent that it’s only natural that people will start “upgrading” themselves, thus effectively making them cybernetic organisms or in shorter words a cyborg. A cyborg is defined by Webster as a person whose physiological functioning is aided by or dependent upon a mechanical or electronic device. There are a number of people who currently are enhanced by a machine including, Kevin Warwick, Jesse Sullivan, Jens Naumann, or even Jerry Jalava. All the technology aiding them is different, but it all amounts to the same fact, something that they previously couldn’t do is now possible thanks to a machine. …show more content…
The chip implant emits a signal that allows him to open doors, operate lights, and even local computers without lifting a finger. Jesse Sullivan is an amputee and he has had a robotic limb that is connected to his nervous system, via a nerve-muscle graft. This allows him to control the limb with his mind and feel hot, cold, and the amount of pressure he applies with his arm. Jens Naumann became blind after a series of accidents, but through an artificial vision system, connected straight to his visual cortex, he is able to see again. The technology isn’t perfect, he is only able to see basic shapes and outlines, but the technology is still ongoing and updates are being applied. Then there is Jerry Jalava who lost his finger in a motorcycle accident. He received a prosthetic and took the liberty of installing a 2GB USB Port into it. While it’s not as advanced as the others it still enables Mr. Jalava to do something he couldn’t do
Alex Allen
Luis Gardea
Problem Solving Theory GS1140
October 22, 2014
In the future technology will become so prevalent that it’s only natural that people will start “upgrading” themselves, thus effectively making them cybernetic organisms or in shorter words a cyborg. A cyborg is defined by Webster as a person whose physiological functioning is aided by or dependent upon a mechanical or electronic device. There are a number of people who currently are enhanced by a machine including, Kevin Warwick, Jesse Sullivan, Jens Naumann, or even Jerry Jalava. All the technology aiding them is different, but it all amounts to the same fact, something that they previously couldn’t do is now possible thanks to a machine. …show more content…
The chip implant emits a signal that allows him to open doors, operate lights, and even local computers without lifting a finger. Jesse Sullivan is an amputee and he has had a robotic limb that is connected to his nervous system, via a nerve-muscle graft. This allows him to control the limb with his mind and feel hot, cold, and the amount of pressure he applies with his arm. Jens Naumann became blind after a series of accidents, but through an artificial vision system, connected straight to his visual cortex, he is able to see again. The technology isn’t perfect, he is only able to see basic shapes and outlines, but the technology is still ongoing and updates are being applied. Then there is Jerry Jalava who lost his finger in a motorcycle accident. He received a prosthetic and took the liberty of installing a 2GB USB Port into it. While it’s not as advanced as the others it still enables Mr. Jalava to do something he couldn’t do