Redefining the Limits of the Human Body


	Redefining the Limits of the Human Body

wildcat

2-10-2008 7:43 AM

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robotics, neuroscience, brain, human body, limits

wildcat says:

While humans have been set apart from other animals as a species that makes tools, that definition may change to it being the only species that incorporates tools.

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2-13-2008 1:38 AM

tabsey

I know people who are complete tools already.

2-13-2008 2:44 AM

swampfoxz

Good one tabsey.

2-16-2008 12:44 PM

strider72

"We have the technology..."

Do Do DEE Dooooo....

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