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In this context, the potential for biological modification—gene editing, nanomachines—could allow humans to radically enhance their cognitive and physical abilities. Such enhancements could include multiple brains, super-muscle mass, or even interfacing directly with AI-driven neural implants. Still, biological systems are extremely complex and deeply interconnected, making total decoupling or modularity challenging. But technological progress points towards highly flexible "plug-and-play" biology in the future.
Nanotech and Biotechnology: The Roots of Recursive Self-Improvement
A pivotal theme in conversations is whether nanotech, biotech, or AI systems will enable recursive self-improvement—self-augmenting processes that accelerate intelligence growth exponentially. For example: