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Augmented Astronauts Needed for Deep Space Missions

Posted by michael on from the seven-of-nine dept.

A random reader writes "IEEE is carrying a story about how 'extended space missions' may require a little forced evolution, or BORGIFYING. Humans must have additional abilities via implanted technologies (repair bones, monitor radiation levels). Machines must become more organic (fixing themselves, etc)."

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  1. End of the world! by anaphora · · Score: -1, Redundant

    And you always thought the Trekkies were something to laugh and point fingers at. Star Trek is the future! The Borg are not another race, but humans with electronic implants that malfunctioned. Heed the word of Trekkies worldwide, NASA, amalgamating humans with robots will lead only to the downfall of Captain Jean-Luc Picard! EOF.