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Rise of the Machines - Technology in Humanity

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Embark on a thought-provoking journey exploring the integration of technology into human biology in this 46-minute conference talk. Delve into the history and future of bionic enhancements, examining the potential for superhero-like mechanical arms and enhanced intelligence. Investigate the implications of robots, artificial intelligence, cyborgs, and nanotechnology on our near future. Learn about superior prosthetics, bionic reconstruction, and blood lab advancements. Discover the Cybathlon competition and explore open bionic systems, including GitHub repositories for developers. Discuss cloud computing, Azure, and the security risks associated with technological integration. Explore cutting-edge concepts like origami robots, gender transformation, flexible transistors, and neural activity recording. Gain insights into how these technologies may impact humanity and how we can proactively influence their development.

Syllabus

Intro
Ray Flynn
John Alexander MG Williams
Xray Vision
The Fifth Element
Superior prosthetics
Bionic reconstruction
Blood lab
Cybathlon
Les Bohr
Developers
Open Bionic Systems
GitHub Repository
Company History
Open Source Leg
Handy
Hand at home
Cloud computing
Azure swag
Hacking
Opal Card
Security Risks
The Future
Origami Robots
Gender Transformation
Flexible Transistors
Recording Neural Activity
Biometrics

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