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Harry Parker

Category Science & Technology
Cover Type Paperback
Type Non Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English

ISBN 9781788163118

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Hybrid Humans

Hybrid Humans

By Harry Parker · Published by Granta Books

Who it's for: Readers interested in technology, disability, and the future of humanity

Harry Parker's 'Hybrid Humans: Living with Technology' explores the profound intersection of human biology and advanced technology. Drawing on his personal experience as an ex-soldier using prosthetic limbs, Parker provides a unique and compelling perspective on how technology is redefining human identity, capability, and our future. This insightful work examines the social, emotional, and philosophical implications of integrating artificial enhancements into the human body, blurring the lines between natural and engineered existence.Why You Should Read? Gain a deep, personal insight into living with advanced prosthetics and bionic technology. Explore the ethical and philosophical questions surrounding human enhancement and transhumanism. Understand how technology is reshaping our understanding of disability, identity, and what it means to be human. Engage with a timely discussion on the future of humanity in an increasingly technological world.

Highlights

  • Author's firsthand experience as an ex-soldier using prosthetics
  • Examines social, emotional, and philosophical implications of human enhancement
  • Discusses how technology blurs lines between natural and engineered existence
  • Raises ethical questions about transhumanism and human identity
  • Timely discussion on the future of humanity in a technological world

Themes

Human enhancement · Transhumanism · Disability · Identity · Technology and society

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Publisher Granta Books
ISBN 9781788163118
Cover Type Paperback
Type Non Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English
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SKU 2010000046326

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Questions about this book

What is the book about?

It explores the intersection of human biology and advanced technology, using the author's experience with prosthetics to discuss how technology redefines identity and capability.

Who is the author?

Harry Parker, an ex-soldier who uses prosthetic limbs, providing a personal perspective on living with technology.

What themes does it cover?

It covers social, emotional, and philosophical implications of integrating artificial enhancements into the body, including disability, identity, and transhumanism.

Is it a technical book?

No, it is a non-fiction work that examines the human and philosophical aspects rather than technical details.