Ep. 7 - Neil Harbisson – The world’s first cyborg explains human renaissance

Humans have experimented for centuries with technologies that boost our performance or supplant deficiencies that prevent us from leading complete lives. Now, latest advances are enabling the emergence of what some consider a new species: cyborgs or augmented beings, that not only incorporate new senses and functions, but use their special abilities to express themselves and their world views in totally new ways. Neil Harbisson, a color-blind artist whose implanted UV-sensitive antenna that allows him to hear colors, is my guest in this surprising episode of The World´s Greatest Challenge.

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The World’s Greatest Challenge brings key global players to its studio; bright minds who share their ideas about the future of our planet and society. Hear Nobel Prize Laureates, top entrepreneurs, dazzling scientists and the odd politician chat with our host about technology, science, human behavior, evolution….and their favorite food! Discover how these critical topics relate to Tec de Monterrey’s vision for 2030. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.