On May 31, Nautilus organized a live Tweetchat with Neil Harbisson, artist and subject of Sally Davies’ piece “Encounters With the Posthuman,” to talk about his third eye (it lets him hear colors), the benefits of being a cyborg, and why he wants to become one with machines. There were some great questions and enlightening answers; go to Storify to see the highlights of the chat pulled together in one place.
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How a Worried Mom Created One of the Most Versatile Inventions
Duct tape wouldn’t exist without Vesta Stoudt, whose bright idea quickly stuck -
When Passenger Planes Surpassed the Speed of Sound
We might soon see a revival of these beloved, brisk aircraft in the US -
Your Voice Gives Away Valuable Personal Information
The privacy risks of always-listening voice control systems—and how to protect against them -
The Quest for the Perfect Lip-Synching Robot
Their mouths may move convincingly, but they’re far from lifelike—for now -
This Robot is Tinier than a Grain of Salt
Engineers had been trying to solve this problem for 40 years