Friday, October 2, 2009
The Natural Body
After reading through the descriptions of the four different types of bodies in "Exit Meat" by Mischa Peters, I have decided I would most like to be the natural body. This body does not have any technological add-ons or modifications. However, it still has access to technology and culture without directly being connected. To me, the natural body is the most appealing. Something about combining technology directly with a body makes me uneasy. Two of the four bodies are posthuman, which is also weird to me. I would prefer to remain human with my natural body. Some may believe the natural body is inferior to the others because it is not combined with any form of technology. However, the natural body is just a simple form. It still has the ability to strengthen and be modified in the future. I would choose to be the natural body because it is the most appealing to me.
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I identify strongly with your idea of a posthuman body. The very word "posthuman" seems strange to me. I cannot imagine considering artificial enhancements to my body part of my identity. Like you, I am satisfied with the natural body I have, and am happy with the access I have to use technology without being the technology.
ReplyDeleteI like this post because you share many of the ideas that I have. Not having complete control over your body is frightening. I agree that some people would think it is the weakest because it is the least up to date with technology. To me modification shows weakness and reliance on elements outside of your control.
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