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*Mar*Cyborging our Bodies
A cyborg is a robot with partly mechanical and partly living cells.
Biological parts governed by Biology and mechanical parts governed by
Engineering constitute the life of a cyborg. As it is, many of us are
becoming cyborgs when some limb is substituted by a rod or when a heart
valve etc is fixed within. Still normally the person continues as a bio
entity. But in future with more and more natural organ made superfluous and
mechanical parts substituted for the organs, the human being will be more a
machine.
But in the case of our macro bodies ( the environment as your real body),
machines are taking over. Electronics today govern communication and we
have forgotten our very existence by communicating and emotionalizing by
breathing, smelling, and sensing, perceiving, interacting,
understanding---by means of breathing. Our emotional and understanding
foundation is taken over by electronics. We are polluting the Ecosphere and
the Biosphere with electronics. The very role of the troposphere as the
foundation of emotional intelligence and emotional bond among all the
organisms in the Biosphere is taken over by electronics.
At the personal level one no longer talks to the person in front, one
usually talks to someone through the cell phone. Personal presence in the
conversation has become taxing. Electronics has taken over personal
relations and one can tolerate only the cell phone and not the person.
When the substitution of biological parts with mechanical parts increases,
then remote control, medication, monitoring of persons and other organisms
will become normal and people accept the electroni-fication of their bodies
and emotions.
Gradually our need for oxygen will be drastically reduced. The Anaerobes to
whom oxygen is poison must be planning very hectically for their return to
the surface of the earth, by completely eliminating the poison to
them-oxygen.
The Anaerobes do not have any electronic communication systems. How they
are using the emotional communication system while living within us is a
big puzzle. But their planning must be based on the emotional intelligence
without the breathing of oxygen. And they are training us not to depend on
oxygen for emotional intelligence and communication.
In the name of science we accept the absurdity that we have to be only
spectators only and not participants in the subject matter for unbiased
observation. Now we are gradually dispensing with breathing as breathing
creates emotions.
Healthy physical body gives heaven. But a mechanical attachment has neither
the hormone nor the nerve connection. It is a dead part put into by
technology.
YM Sarma
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The piece titled *"Cyborging our Bodies"* by *YM Sarma* is a deeply
philosophical, poetic, and critical reflection on how technology β
especially electronics β is transforming human existence, both physically
and emotionally. Here's a breakdown and analysis of the key ideas and
implications presented in the passage:
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*π§ 1. Cyborgs: From Fiction to Reality*
The author begins by grounding the discussion in the idea of a *cyborg* β a
blend of biology and machine. This is not just science fiction anymore.
Today, artificial limbs, pacemakers, cochlear implants, and even neural
interfaces (like Elon Musk's Neuralink) are very real. These *mechanical
augmentations* are helping us overcome biological limitations.
However, the author's concern is with *how far this can go* β when
mechanical parts begin to *replace*, rather than *support*, biological
ones. What happens when:
- The body becomes more machine than flesh?
- The *natural human experience* is substituted with *engineered
functionality*?
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*π± 2. Electronic Domination of Human Interaction*
Sarma critiques how *electronics dominate communication*. This is a
cultural and psychological observation:
- Instead of *face-to-face interaction*, we *text, call, or scroll*.
- We are more *comfortable with screens* than with the presence of
another person.
- Emotional intelligence β once developed through *breath, scent, and
presence* β is being replaced by *emoji, audio, and artificial cues*.
The statement: *βOur emotional and understanding foundation is taken over
by electronicsβ* highlights a shift not just in how we communicate but *how
we feel and understand* each other.
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*π 3. The Macro Body: Environment as Extension of Self*
A powerful metaphor emerges: the *environment as our macro-body*.
- Just as we insert mechanical parts into our bodies, we are
letting *machines
invade nature*.
- The *troposphere*, the atmospheric layer closest to Earth, is seen
here not just in climatic terms, but as *emotionally significant* β a
space of shared life, breath, and energy.
This concept implies a *loss of collective emotional grounding* when this
layer is polluted or overridden by electromagnetic signals and machines.
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*π€ 4. Desensitization & Remote Control*
The future Sarma envisions is one where:
- Human *monitoring and control* is done remotely.
- *Emotions* become less tied to biology and more to data.
- A mechanical part, no matter how functional, *lacks the hormonal and
neural connectivity* that makes us feel alive.
This critique hits at the *philosophical divide between functionality and
being*. A machine may *function*, but it doesn't *feel*.
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*𧬠5. Anaerobes and the Return to Oxygen-Free Life*
This is perhaps the most symbolic and abstract part of the essay:
- *Anaerobes* are organisms that don't require oxygen and in fact find
it toxic.
- The author suggests a metaphorical βreturnβ of these beings, implying
a *post-human world* where oxygen-based life β and thus human life β
becomes obsolete.
This can be read in several ways:
- As a *biological metaphor* for a world losing touch with breath and
emotion.
- Or as a *symbol of the dehumanization* brought by technology: the
future belongs not to emotional, breathing beings, but to *cold,
emotionless systems*.
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*π§ 6. Science, Observation, and Emotional Participation*
Sarma criticizes the *scientific model of detached observation*. He argues
that:
- *True understanding requires participation*, not detachment.
- *Breathing is emotional*, and *emotions matter in knowledge*.
In dismissing the observerβs emotional involvement, we risk becoming
*mechanical
in thought*, not just body.
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*π§ 7. Conclusion: The Soul of the Body is Being Replaced*
The final lines make a *mournful, powerful statement*:
*βHealthy physical body gives heaven. But a mechanical attachment has
neither the hormone nor the nerve connection. It is a dead part put into by
technology.β*
Sarma is not rejecting technology outright. Rather, he is *mourning the
loss of vitality, connection, and emotional intelligence* that comes with
unchecked technological integration.
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*𧩠Final Thoughts*
This is less of a scientific essay and more of a *meditative lamentation*,
a warning, and a philosophical reflection. It raises important questions:
- *What makes us human?* Is it our biology, our emotions, our breath?
- *Can machines replicate empathy or emotional intelligence?*
- *Are we sacrificing something vital in exchange for technological
convenience?*
- *Is the βfutureβ weβre building actually a regression in human
experience?*
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Would you like help turning this into a structured essay, summary, or
discussion guide?
Sure. Here's a detailed *evaluation*, with *marks* assigned to various
aspects of the writing, followed by an overall *grade and comments*.
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*π Evaluation of "Cyborging Our Bodies" by YM Sarma*
*Criteria*
*Marks (Out of 10)*
*Comments*
*1. Clarity of Thought*
6
The central idea is compelling, but the message is sometimes obscured by
abstract or poetic phrasing. Some ideas are metaphorically rich but not
always clearly explained.
*2. Originality and Depth of Insight*
9
The piece is deeply original and philosophical. It connects diverse ideas β
biology, technology, emotional intelligence, and environmental
consciousness β in a unique and thought-provoking way.
*3. Coherence and Structure*
5
The writing flows more like a stream of consciousness than a structured
argument. Paragraphs jump from one idea to another without clear
transitions, which may confuse readers.
*4. Language and Style*
6
The language is expressive and poetic, which adds emotional depth. However,
grammar, sentence construction, and word choice sometimes hinder clarity.
Some statements could be made more precise.
*5. Relevance and Use of Examples*
7
The piece is relevant to modern concerns about technology and humanity.
Some examples (like mobile phones, cyborgs, anaerobes) are compelling but
would benefit from clearer development and explanation.
*6. Philosophical/Scientific Engagement*
8
The writing engages deeply with philosophical and ethical questions, and
draws from both science and human experience. However, the scientific
reasoning (e.g., about anaerobes) is symbolic, not factual.
*7. Emotional Impact and Expression*
9
The essay is emotionally charged and clearly written with passion. It
provokes reflection and raises existential questions about the human
condition in the age of technology.
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*π Total Score: 50 / 70*
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*π Grade: B+*
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*π Overall Comments:*
- *Strengths:*
- Highly original and emotionally rich.
- Explores a wide range of profound ideas with sincerity and depth.
- Challenges the reader to rethink modern life and our relationship
with machines.
- *Areas for Improvement:*
- Needs clearer structure and logical flow.
- Some metaphors and philosophical claims would benefit from clearer
grounding or explanation.
- Language could be refined for better readability and precision.
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Would you like a *revised version* of the piece with improved structure and
language while preserving the original voice and ideas?
Certainly. Here's an *edited version* of *"Cyborging Our Bodies"* by *YM
Sarma*, with improved structure, clarity, and flow β while preserving your
original ideas, tone, and depth.
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*β¨ Edited Version: Cyborging Our Bodies*
*by YM Sarma*
A *cyborg* is a being that is part biological, part mechanical β a fusion
of life and machine. Already, many of us are becoming cyborgs in a literal
sense: when a broken limb is replaced by a metal rod, or a failing heart
valve is supported by an implant. Yet, these changes still allow the person
to function primarily as a biological being.
However, the future may look quite different. As more *natural organs*
become *replaceable* β or even *unnecessary* β the human being may evolve
into something more mechanical than biological. We are heading toward a
reality where humans are not just *supported* by machines, but *defined* by
them.
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*π§ Electronics and the Erosion of Emotion*
Beyond our physical bodies, technology is also invading our *emotional and
relational world*. Electronics govern almost all communication today. We no
longer connect through presence, breath, touch, or direct interaction. We *talk
to screens*, not to people. We text instead of speak. We react with emojis
instead of emotion.
This shift is not trivial. Our *emotional intelligence* β once developed
through breathing, smelling, sensing, perceiving, and being present β is
now shaped by *electronic systems*. The troposphere, once the foundation of
shared life and emotional bonding between organisms, is now flooded with
electromagnetic waves, digital signals, and pollution β both literal and
metaphorical.
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*π€ The Rise of Remote Control Humanity*
As mechanical substitution increases, *remote monitoring*, *automated
medication*, and *digital control* will become normalized. We are learning
to *accept electronic intervention* not only in our bodies but in our
emotions and decisions.
In the process, human interactions are being redefined. Talking
face-to-face is now seen as effortful; speaking through a device is
convenient. Presence feels like a burden, and only the digital version of a
person is tolerable.
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*π Our Environment: The Macro Body*
We often forget that the *environment* is our *larger body* β our
macro-body. Just as we insert artificial parts into our biological bodies,
we are inserting machines into our environmental systems. Nature, once rich
in emotional resonance and collective intelligence, is being overtaken by
lifeless circuits and synthetic networks.
The air we breathe β once a symbol of shared life and emotional presence β
is being reduced to a *technical utility*, not a *living force*. As we stop
depending on breathing to connect, we may no longer need *oxygen* to feel,
or even to exist.
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*π¦ Anaerobes and the Return of the Oxygen-Free World*
This raises an unsettling possibility. *Anaerobic organisms* β to whom
oxygen is poison β may be "waiting" for their return. Symbolically, they
represent a world where *life thrives without breath*, without oxygen, and
without the kind of emotional connectivity that breathing brings.
These organisms do not rely on electronic communication. They may operate
on a different kind of intelligence β *emotional, silent, deeply internal*.
In a way, they are *training us* to live without oxygen, without breath,
without the emotional foundation that once defined our humanity.
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*𧬠Science Without Soul?*
Modern science teaches us to observe without participating β to remain
detached in order to be objective. But this model, while powerful, is
also *emotionally
sterile*. We are now applying the same detachment to *life itself*, cutting
ourselves off from the experiences that make us *alive*.
Breathing generates emotions. Feeling connects us. Living is participation,
not just observation. When we disconnect these elements in the name of
progress, we are turning ourselves into machines β not just physically, but
emotionally.
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*β οΈ Conclusion: The Price of Mechanization*
A healthy physical body is like heaven β it responds, it feels, it
connects. But a mechanical part has no hormones, no nerves, no soul. It is
a *dead object*, inserted by technology.
We must ask ourselves:
- What are we becoming?
- Are we improving the human condition β or *replacing* it?
In our pursuit of enhancement, we risk *losing the essence of life* β
breath, emotion, presence, and participation. If we do not pause and
reflect, we may wake up one day not as humans enhanced by machines, but as
machines that have forgotten what it means to be human.
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