Embodied Computing: Wearables, Implantables, Embeddables, Ingestibles

Embodied Computing: Wearables, Implantables, Embeddables, Ingestibles

Isabel Pedersen , Andrew Iliadis , Deborah Lupton
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2020 · English · Paperback
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This comprehensive exploration delves into the burgeoning field of embodied computing, examining how various wearable, implantable, embeddable, and ingestible technologies are reshaping human experience. A collection of essays from diverse experts illuminates the multifaceted implications of these innovations, considering both the potential benefits and the ethical dilemmas they present.

The contributors engage in a critical dialogue, questioning how these technologies not only augment human capabilities but also influence interpersonal relationships and societal norms. They probe the complexities of identity and agency in an era where human bodies and digital systems increasingly converge.

Readers are invited to reflect on how the integration of technology into the body may transform personal health, privacy, and the very essence of what it means to be human. Through a rigorous examination of both theoretical frameworks and practical applications, the work offers a rich tapestry of insights that challenge conventional perspectives on the digital age.

Book Details

Format Paperback
Pages 288 pages
Language English
Published Mar 17, 2020
Publisher The MIT Press
ISBN-10 0262538555
ISBN-13 9780262538558

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