Human Born Cyborg Discussion Points 0-2 part 1

(as Written by John)

• General Question: What does it mean to be a Cyborg?

• Does the depth of the technology in regards to our human anatomy affect if the individual is considered a "Cyborg"
• ex: Lolo -- the author's microchipped cat -- vs the topless dancer with barcoded breasts in Warren Ellis's Transmetropolitan comic

• discuss Introduction's example of wireless tech helping become cyborgs
• or pilots and their computer autopilots

• What does cyborg stand for? what is the term's origins?
• what was the first cyborg?
• Who is Kevin Warwick and why should Thomas and his app based door opener be jealous?