About this episode
This episode explores the merging of human bodies with machines through various technological advancements.
From robot helpers to smart body parts, the line between human and machine is blurring. This hour, TED speakers design tech that enhances us without diminishing our humanity. Guests include robot choreographer and computer scientist Catie Cuan, engineer and biophysicist Hugh Herr, material scientist Anna Maria Coclite and biochemist Jennifer Doudna. TED Radio Hour+ listeners now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and deeper conversations with Manoush. By signing up for Plus, you directly support our work and public media, so all your episodes (like this one!) come to you without sponsor breaks. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted . See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
People in this episode
Guests: Catie Cuan, Hugh Herr, Anna Maria Coclite, Jennifer Doudna
Topics covered
- human enhancement
- robotics
- biotechnology
- technology and society
- machine integration
Keywords
- robot helpers
- smart body parts
- human-machine interface
- biophysics
- material science
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Organizations: NPR
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