Cyborg

A cyborg (/ˈsaɪbɔːrɡ/), short for "cybernetic organism", is a being with both organic and biomechatronic body parts. The term was coined in 1960 by Manfred Clynes and Nathan S. Kline. The term cyborg is not the same thing as bionic, biorobot or android; it applies to an organism that has restored function or enhanced abilities due to the integration of some artificial component or technology that relies on some sort of feedback. While cyborgs are commonly thought of as mammals, including humans, they might also conceivably be any kind of organism. D. S. Halacy's Cyborg: Evolution of the Superman in 1965 featured an introduction which spoke of a "new frontier" that was "not merely space, but more profoundly the relationship between 'inner space' to 'outer space' – a bridge...between mind and matter." In popular culture, some cyborgs may be represented as visibly mechanical (e.g., Cyborg from DC Comics, the Cybermen in the Doctor Who franchise or The Borg from Star Trek or Darth Vader from Star Wars) or as almost indistinguishable from humans (e.g., the "Human" Cylons from the re-imagining of Battlestar Galactica, etc.). Cyborgs in fiction often play up a human contempt for over-dependence on technology, particularly when used for war, and when used in ways that seem to threaten free will. Cyborgs are also often portrayed with physical or mental abilities far exceeding a human counterpart (military forms may have inbuilt weapons, among other things), such as RoboCop.

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Description

A cyborg is typically human(there have been known non-human creature cyborgs) who has been equipped with cybernetic parts. It is quite arguable what % of the body has to be cybernetic in order for them to be considered a cyborg. Someone may argue that as long as the creature has one cybernetic augmented body part, they can be considered a cyborg, while someone else will argue 30%, or 50%. Some people may even go up to 90% of the body must be cybernetic to be considered a cyborg. It is also highly debated whether someone with cybernetics is still human and some people may look down on them with suspicion.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Some Cyborgs may take on a new name as a new start for their life. These names can be anywhere from a new name from their culture, to choosing an object, description or other non-typical names.

History

The first successful cyborg ever reported was a blind man who had his vision fully restored with cybernetic implants. There were rumors that these implants also had a host of other features, including the ability to see colors humans can see. One of the most noted accomplishments for cyborg life is the successful operations for those who are transgender, complete with fully functional parts. Unfortunately for some, cybernetic augmentation has led to a life of addiction and some have gone so far as to become a complete android.

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