Cyborgs and Symbionts

The word "Cyborg" was originally "coined" in the early 60s as a name for somebody that could manage to live and survive in extra terrestrial environments, and one who would be needed for future space travel. The article discusses how planet earth, or Gaia, can be seen as a Cyborg of sorts itself, with all the unnatural additions and functions men/women have added to it over time. This can also be related to humans' dependancy on technology as though it were leg to stand on, say. Not only in modern times, but in the past with other technologies as well (tools, steam power, electricity, etc.)

Cyborgs, in the Hollywood sense, may not be something too out of the question. Recall, for instance, the recent (based on technology that was already developed somewhat, but anyway) technological achievement of allowing a kid to play Space Invaders simply by moving his hand, and later, simply using his mind. Could you imagine if this technology was further developed and people could control their entire computer with their mind? Humans, sitting blankly staring at their computer controlling it. Either that, or drinking coffee, listening to an iPod, and staring at their computer as they control it.

This may not be exactly along the lines of what they're saying in the article, but it got me to thinking about this. While all this technology is fascinating, and it definitely manages to make things easier for humans, doesn't it seem as though it's "taking over" more and more (more like we're getting lazy and dependent on it), and we rely on it so much, that we ourselves are being less active, and may eventually phase out much physical interaction with objects; almost as if this technology is an extension of us. This is sort of a blanket statement, and I don't necessarily believe this, but for the sake of discussion!!