Cross posted from advancednano We are getting closer to cyborgs that are as strong and as fast as people. New rocket powered robotic arm is ten times more powerful than commercial versions available now. The prototype rocket powered mechanical arm can lift (curl) about 20 to 25 pounds – three to four times more than current commercial ...

I have recently been witten a series of Articles of interest to Enthusiasts of Transhumanism, Emergent technologies, Cryonics and others. These have originally been written in my blog "Cyborg Fantasies" . Here are some of the main ones in random order :     Think before you Freeze ! - A closer look at CryonicsShould ...

Cross posted from advancednano Michael Anissimov over at Accelerating Future discusses CNN polls that CNN presented as part of their future summit One facet of enhancement that is not controversial but is widespread is vision enhancement. In the further reading section, I refer to my past articles on other methods of enhancement which are ...

Crossposted from advancednano.blogspot.com Quote from Deathrace 2000. Machine Gun Joe VeTurbo: Frankenstein! You want Frankenstein? I'll give you Frankenstein! [Joe opens fire into the stands] From the times Online, the creation of insects (moths) whose flesh grows around computer parts – known from science fiction as ...