-Caveat Lector- http://www.pbs.org/pressroom/2001/spring/releases/beyondhuman.htm PBS Television Presents: BEYOND HUMAN Airs in two parts: Tuesday, May 15 and May 22 The remarkable synergy between modern biology and technology blurs the line between man and machine. BEYOND HUMAN, airing on PBS Tuesdays, May 15 and 22, 2001, 9:00 p.m. ET (check local listings), explores this critical juncture in human evolution. As technology continues to progress, humans are becoming more machine-like and machines are becoming more human. In two one-hour episodes featuring striking 3D animation and special effects, BEYOND HUMAN joins inventors, scientists and philosophers for an unprecedented voyage into the future of bioengineering and robotics. In the first episode, "Body Electric, " (5/15) BEYOND HUMAN examines the remarkable advances in bioengineering that are mechanizing the human body. New technology that allows communication between human nerves and electronic circuits now enables doctors to use auditory devices, retinal devices and prosthetic limbs to restore hearing to the deaf, vision to the blind and mobility to the paralyzed. The program looks at the research of scientists developing tiny computers that will one day roam human bloodstreams to gather information, help prevent infection and possibly heal. Other future technology seen includes molecular-sized computers that assemble and then grow on their own. Scrutinizing these advancements, the episode explores the possibility of them changing what it means to be human. The second episode, "Living Machines," (5/22) enters the brave new world of robotics. New discoveries about the structure and function of the human brain allow engineers to design artificial beings that can learn, move and think more like humans. Renowned scientists, ethicists and science fiction writers comment on the possibilities of a landscape populated by artificial people poised to work for and serve humans, and possibly run society. Turning a critical eye on this technology, the episode explores how a world full of conscious machines may affect the lives of humans. Underwriters: Public Television Viewers and PBS. Producer: Thomas Lucas Productions in association with PBS and Devillier Donegan Enterprises. Producer/director: Thomas Lucas. Supervising producer: Greg Diefenbach. Executive producers: Ron Devillier and Brian Donegan. Format: CC STEREO PHOTO AVAILABLE <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/";>www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html";>Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/";>ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
