About this episode
Neil Harbisson discusses his transformation into the world's first legally recognized cyborg and the implications of technology on identity and senses.
The Debrief in conversation with Neil Harbisson who explains how he turned a disability into a superpower by implanting an antenna into his skull to “hear” colour. From becoming the world’s first legally recognised cyborg to identity, technology, and the future of our senses Neil explains all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guest: Neil Harbisson
Topics covered
- cyborg
- technology
- disability
- identity
- senses
- innovation
Keywords
- cyborg
- Neil Harbisson
- technology
- disability
- senses
- identity
- innovation
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