"Big Idea" of Cyborgs in Sweeny's Article

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In the article Lines of Sight in the "Network Society," Sweeny discusses today's digital visual culture. From this concept comes a the big idea of cyborgs. Cyborgs have always been an interest to our society. Here is a list of the top 10 cyborgs in popular culture. In today's technology driven world, it seems like humans and machines are merging like never before. People create profiles on social networking websites such as facebook, blogs, and online dating websites. A person may choose to personalize a webpage to show aspects of their identity or may choose to create a new identity all together. Machines are also beginning to take on human characteristics. Cars are being made with bluetooth technology, cars who have voices and who answer to verbal commands. Even pop artists today have auto-tuned voices. Advances in the medical field also explore cyborg concepts as scientists are developing artificial organs and more advanced prosthetics.

In Japan, it seems as if the concept behind the movie S1m0ne has been brought to life. The company Crypton Future Media  designs holographic pop stars. Hatsune Miku is a holographic pop sensation. People actually pay money and go to a concert that is performed by a hologram. Tell me I'm not the only one freaked out by this.