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The Foundation promotes projects related to extending and creating new senses through the meeting and integration between technology and the human body. Its underlying philosophy is that all human beings — not just those with disabilities — can benefit from the extension of their senses and perception, as human senses are much less developed than those of other species in the animal kingdom.
Author Emma De Angelis. Share on facebook. Share on whatsapp. Share on linkedin. The development of Google Glass has brought more attention to the concept of wearing technology for extended periods of time. Magnetic implants that allow individuals to feel the attraction of magnetic fields, like microwaves or power cord transformers, have become a popular piece of equipment among self-described "bio-hackers. But Harbisson says he holds the distinction of being the first cyborg to be legally recognized by a government: the photo on his UK passport shows him wearing his device, effectively sanctioning it as part of his face.
He thinks the movement needs more momentum: "I thought that after a few years this would be really mainstream, that many people would start extending their senses, but it's still not the case. Read: This 'Star Trek'-style molecular sensor fits in your hand, reads your food. For that he blames societal pressure, pointing to an anti-cyborg organization called " Stop the Cyborgs " that specifically targets those who use wearable technology like Google Glass or the Narrative Clip , an automatic, wearable camera that captures your life.
They tend to exaggerate or be very negative about the possible consequences of what is new to them. For Harbisson, physically acclimating to the technology was the easy part. Acceptance from others has been the real challenge. He frequently compares the obstacles he faces on a daily basis to what transsexuals and transvestites experienced half a century ago. In an effort to address some of these issues, Harbisson co-founded the Cyborg Foundation in with his childhood friend Moon Ribas.
He asserts he's not doing anything unnatural: "Hearing through bone conduction is something that dolphins do, an antenna is something that many insects have, and knowing where North is is something that sharks can also detect. These senses are very natural, they already exist but we can now apply them to humans.
One way in which the foundation is trying to show people what it's like to be a cyborg is through the Eyeborg app for Android, which translates colors into the sound frequencies that Harbisson hears.
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