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Contrary to the traditional image of cyborgs as science fiction villains or superheroes, the speaker urges us to reconsider our current reality. Today, most individuals are cyborgs in practice, relying heavily on embedded technology for existence. They may not carry a robotic limb or an electronic eye, but the technology inhabits us in subtle yet profound ways.
For example, the smartphone — a device almost inseparable from daily routines — is more than a tool; it acts as an extension of our consciousness and identity. We carry it constantly in our pockets or purses, and often, our lives depend on it functioning properly. When that phone is wiped or fails, a sense of vulnerability emerges because it houses our connections to the world, our memories, and our data.