If we wanted to make a distinction (why?), one could say these implants have a firmware counterpart built in themselves. New upgrades would hopefully bring improvements.
Believe it or not, glasses are cybernetics. Yes, that also means a peg leg or glass eye makes the user a cyborg. Cybernetics as a term is much newer than the practice of prosthetics, and cybernetics is simply defined (iirc) as technology for - and the design of the technology for - prosthetic use. Technically “cybernetic” and “prosthetic” are synonyms. The line drawn is implied to be intent: Medical prosthesis to replace what was lost, or cybernetic enhancement?
at what point is someone a cyborg 🤔? Is my grandpa a cyborg because he has metal implants in his knees?
What about hearing aids and glasses? They are all mechanical assistance.
oh that’s so true I didn’t even consider those
If we wanted to make a distinction (why?), one could say these implants have a firmware counterpart built in themselves. New upgrades would hopefully bring improvements.
Believe it or not, glasses are cybernetics. Yes, that also means a peg leg or glass eye makes the user a cyborg. Cybernetics as a term is much newer than the practice of prosthetics, and cybernetics is simply defined (iirc) as technology for - and the design of the technology for - prosthetic use. Technically “cybernetic” and “prosthetic” are synonyms. The line drawn is implied to be intent: Medical prosthesis to replace what was lost, or cybernetic enhancement?