The video explores the possibility of becoming a cyborg with superpowers, similar to Iron Man. Advances in science and technology have led to the development of prosthetic limbs, artificial muscles, and organs that can be controlled by the brain. These advancements can enhance human capabilities, allowing people to run faster, have night vision, and possess superhuman strength. The video also touches on the potential for brain-computer interfaces, which could enable people to control machines with their minds. However, there are also concerns about the risks of such technology, including the potential for external control and manipulation. The video concludes by suggesting that becoming a cyborg may not be necessary, as it may be possible to achieve digital immortality by uploading one's consciousness into a machine.
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1. Oscar Pistorius used carbon fiber cheetah flex foot prostheses in the 400-meter race.
2. The prostheses consist of interwoven carbon fiber strands arranged in a matrix of polymer resins.
3. This material is stronger and more rigid than high-strength steel but much lighter.
4. Spring-loaded prostheses give athletes a significant advantage over ordinary runners.
5. Electric motors can be attached to prostheses.
6. A fully artificial cornea called Corney Cape Pro restored vision to a 78-year-old man after 10 years of complete blindness.
7. Artificial muscles have been developed by an international team of scientists from the University of Texas at Dallas.
8. These muscles are made up of nanotubes 10,000 times thinner than a human hair and 85 times stronger than natural muscles.
9. Bioprinting can be used to create blood vessels, skin cells, and cartilage.
10. Bioprinting takes about two hours to print a small bone to a patient.
11. Neuralink, an Elon Musk company, has developed a special interface for connecting the brain to a computer.
12. Neuralink's device can be implanted in a monkey's skull, allowing it to play video games with its mind.
13. Elon Musk promised to conduct the first experiments on the human brain at the end of 2020.