I gave the talk at OIST-KEIO Showcase Talk Series 5 -Science Meets Society: Exploring the Nexus of Planetary Well-being for a Sustainable Future.

Thursday, November 16, 2023 (All day) to Friday, November 17, 2023 (All day)

Cybernetic Humanity: Exploring the new humanity emerging from the integration of humans and computers

Abstract

When humans integrate with computers, to what extent are we still ourselves? Computers are no longer just tools for humans, but are deeply intervening in our bodies and behavior. When humans integrate with computers and acquire abilities and different bodies beyond what we currently possess, how do we define our own humanity? I am researching “Cybernetic Humanity,” which is a new concept of humanity that emerges from the integration of humans and computers, through the intersection of computer science and human science. My talk will focus on augmenting perception, cognition, and embodiment, elucidating the ‘self’ through subjective experiences and understanding the dynamics of humanity that are woven by the integration of humans and computers.