Understanding Cyborgs
"Understanding Cyborgs", Cyborgs could be termed as combination of human intelligence and mechanical device. Cyborg theory was first created by Donna Haraways where she defines it as,
"The cyborg does not dream of community on the model of the organic family, this time without the oedipal project. The cyborg would not recognize the Garden of Eden; it is not made of mud and cannot dream of returning to dust." The theory of Cyborg asserts that technology as the artifacts of Cultural Revolution, very less comprise of material extension of material human body. [1]
There are no specific boundaries or separation from human or animals or machine.
It would be interesting to do research on this topic because, recently renowned oxford university neuroscientist Susan Greenfield believes that repeated exposure to Social networking web pages like Twiter, Facebook and computer games are vital factor which effect the human brain of young Childs. [2]
In similar study by Dr. Gary Small comments stating, “We know that technology is changing our lives, it’s also changing our brains.” Professor Greenfield states that, “technologies are infantilizing the brain into the state of small children who are attracted by buzzing noises and bright lights, which have a small attention span and live for the moment. It is hard to see how living this way on a daily basis will not result in brains, or rather minds, different from those of previous generations.”[3]
Therefore, I believe that it would be really fascinating to do research on human brain and technology at the same time. It would be interesting to see how people behave in a small group of community with the Internet technology.
Research should always be for wider audience and for the purpose of mankind. It would surely be benefited by children’s, young people and especially technology savvy. There is no doubt that children’s do develop differently because they develop through media, in the media environment in which they operate, but maybe research would try to focus more on positive aspect of discovering new ways in which we can use our brains?
Most important factors would be Parental accountability and awareness development through such kind of research. Although it looks more of theoretical work, additionally, there could be Qualitative research methods which could be used during such research work. Once the secret of understanding cyborg would be revealed, it would benefit the children’s and the future generations.
Definitely it would not be the only correct answer but it would surely give useful insights on current problems with the usage of technology in many different Internet applications.
References
[1] http://www.lucifer.com/~sasha/articles/techuman.html
[2] http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1153583/Social-websites-harm-childrens-brains-Chilling-warning-parents-neuroscientist.html
[3] http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/feb/24/social-networking-site-changing-childrens-brains
"The cyborg does not dream of community on the model of the organic family, this time without the oedipal project. The cyborg would not recognize the Garden of Eden; it is not made of mud and cannot dream of returning to dust." The theory of Cyborg asserts that technology as the artifacts of Cultural Revolution, very less comprise of material extension of material human body. [1]
There are no specific boundaries or separation from human or animals or machine.
It would be interesting to do research on this topic because, recently renowned oxford university neuroscientist Susan Greenfield believes that repeated exposure to Social networking web pages like Twiter, Facebook and computer games are vital factor which effect the human brain of young Childs. [2]
In similar study by Dr. Gary Small comments stating, “We know that technology is changing our lives, it’s also changing our brains.” Professor Greenfield states that, “technologies are infantilizing the brain into the state of small children who are attracted by buzzing noises and bright lights, which have a small attention span and live for the moment. It is hard to see how living this way on a daily basis will not result in brains, or rather minds, different from those of previous generations.”[3]
Therefore, I believe that it would be really fascinating to do research on human brain and technology at the same time. It would be interesting to see how people behave in a small group of community with the Internet technology.
Research should always be for wider audience and for the purpose of mankind. It would surely be benefited by children’s, young people and especially technology savvy. There is no doubt that children’s do develop differently because they develop through media, in the media environment in which they operate, but maybe research would try to focus more on positive aspect of discovering new ways in which we can use our brains?
Most important factors would be Parental accountability and awareness development through such kind of research. Although it looks more of theoretical work, additionally, there could be Qualitative research methods which could be used during such research work. Once the secret of understanding cyborg would be revealed, it would benefit the children’s and the future generations.
Definitely it would not be the only correct answer but it would surely give useful insights on current problems with the usage of technology in many different Internet applications.
References
[1] http://www.lucifer.com/~sasha/articles/techuman.html
[2] http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1153583/Social-websites-harm-childrens-brains-Chilling-warning-parents-neuroscientist.html
[3] http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/feb/24/social-networking-site-changing-childrens-brains
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