British Professor Talks About His Electronic Upgrade

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Posted: Wed, December 13, 2006

Kevin Warwick: The ITWales Interview

by Sali Earls

Kevin Warwick, Professor of Cybernetics at Reading University, is a well known and celebrated UK scientist. His pioneering research into neural implants has led to him receiving his own implant which linked his nervous system to the internet, in effect making him a human cyborg.

Warwick delivered a public lecture at the recent Christmas event of the South Wales branch of the British Computer Society, organised by ITWales and held at the National Waterfront Museum. In his presentation to an audience of more than 200, Warwick discussed his own implants and the ethical issues surrounding the possible future of "upgraded humans".

Following the lecture, Professor Warwick spoke to Sali Earls about his work, his media notoriety and his plans for the future.

...more - http://www.itwales.com/997730.htm