By Thiemo Benthien

Figure 1 – Source: Tumisu @ Pixabay

Imagine being able to enhance your cognitive abilities, boost your physical performance, and even expand your senses—all through implants and prostheses. Sounds like science fiction? In reality, performance-enhancing technologies are already a part of our world. While some celebrate the benefits of these advancements, there are also serious ethical concerns. Will we soon have a society of “superhumans”? What happens to those who cannot afford expensive implants? How will we ensure the safety of these technologies?

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