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Hugh Herr: How we'll become cyborgs and extend human potential

Humans will soon have new bodies that forever blur the line between the natural and synthetic worlds, says bionics designer Hugh Herr. In an unforgettable talk, he details "NeuroEmbodied Design," a methodology for creating cyborg function that he's developing at the MIT Media Lab, and shows us a future where we've augmented our bodies in a way that will redefine human potential — and, maybe, turn us into superheroes. "During the twilight years of this century, I believe humans will be unrecognizable in morphology and dynamics from what we are today," Herr says. "Humanity will take flight and soar."

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  • Originally Aired May 30, 2018
  • Runtime 15 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code HughHerr_2018
  • Network YouTube
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Hugh Herr Guest Star