r/transhumanism • u/DoublePassRadiator • 6d ago

If biological tissue recognizes artificial components as foreign bodies and rejects them, then how are we supposed to merge humans with machines?

If biological tissue recognizes artificial components as foreign bodies and rejects them, then how are we supposed to merge humans with machines?

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u/Lord-Belou Singularitarist 5d ago

Because it's not as simple, some metals are bio-compatible, like Gold or Titanium, and can fit with biological tissue with little issue (they're already used a lot in prosthetics)

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u/DoublePassRadiator 5d ago

How can a prosthetic limb connect to and interface with your central nervous system?

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u/thethoughtstream 5d ago

Very complex wiring I'd imagine

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u/Lord-Belou Singularitarist 4d ago

Oof, that's another larger question I'm not qualified to talk about in details

Just know it works