Two Cyborgs And A Microphone

Not all augmentations need be electronic or mechanical-- a recent study shows that working memory can be increased in the human brain by 30%. Listen in as two cyborgs chat about games that are intended to expand cognition.

Tim and Bryan both consider themselves 'recreational' cyborgs, but there may be a time in the near future where people augment themselves to be more effective in their careers. Listen in as two cyborgs discuss a few that could be considered to be professional cyborgs and what the future could hold.

Boo! Its the second Two Cyborgs Halloween special!sional cyborgs and what the future could hold.

Advances in robotics have touched every area of our lives. Indeed, the field of robotics has revolutionized every science and many industries... but can it replace the world's oldest profession? Two cyborgs chat about this brave new frontier.

We've all heard about Bitcoin, but did you know that there are many more digital currencies and that the underlying technology has potential far greater than simply moving money from one place to another? Listen in as two cyborgs discuss this new technology.

Two cyborgs have seen a range of responses to thier cyborg exploits ranging from fear to excitement. Join in as they discuss the reactions they've seen from the people around them.

DefCon is one of the world's largest hacker conventions. Brian was lucky enough to attend in 2017. Listen in as two cyborgs talk about the hacker conference and how biohacking may soon be part of the event.

Whether its a cup of coffee to start the day or an ibuprofen to get through it, most of us use performance enhancing substances. Two cyborgs talk about the many ways people use chemicals to enhance their physiology.

Two cyborgs love exoskeletons-- a mechanical augmentation that can give your body added strength, durability, and stamina. Listen in as Brian and Tim discuss these relatively new devices.

Recent research has revealed a primary cause of age related disease and possibly aging itself. Two cyborgs talk about NAD precursors and share the results of their personal experiences with Nicotinamide Mononucleotide.

Two cyborgs talk about Neuralink-- Elon Musk's new initiative for a brain-computer interface. Will Elon's neural lace be able to bring this concept out of the realm of science fiction to give humanity super-human powers?

With recent advances in the medical sciences, gender is becoming increasingly configurable. Two cyborgs discuss potential options that may be available and how this affects a person's identity.

Brain interfaces are being used in laboratories to control prosthetic devices, record and alter memories, modify mood and more. These interfaces are now making their way into consumer electronic devices but as they do, two cyborgs think it's important to start discussing where the lines of control should be drawn.

In the final episode of our series on life extension, two cyborgs discuss recently introduced approaches to prolonging the lifespan of our “meat machines”. Is it possible to extend life through molecular maintenance and repair?

There has been a lot of progress toward emulating the human brain. Two cyborgs talk about the current state of the science and the challenges it faces and speculate on the challenges and benefits that a digal persona may experience

Upgrades and augmentations are great, but what does a cyborg do when the meat machine suffers a catastrophic failure? Maybe we don't have to answer this question today because tomorrow will provide more options.

Proper planning and execution of your project can help ensure the success of your cyborg conversion. Two Cyborgs discuss some basic concepts of project management at both large and scales to provide a framework for your own cyborg project

New techniques for genetic engineering have made it possible to directly inject segments of DNA into living cells. Two cyborgs discuss these new techniques and how they may be used for enhancement and to cure disease.

Two cyborgs were introduced to each other working for Twin Cities Plus. Now that Twin Cities Plus is at its end, the cyborgs talk about how our podcast will be changing and where it will go in the future.

Many people of faith have strong opinions on the sanctity of the human body. In this episode, two cyborgs discuss their experiences with these perspectives and the ancient texts that may have contributed to them.