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Human 2.0
Imagine being able to hear for the first time, or see in full-color, or take your first steps on Earth. This incredible book celebrates the remarkable achievements made in medical engineering, and offers a glimpse of what the future might hold for humanity.
Pioneering technological breakthroughs have truly changed lives. For some people, particularly those with disabilities, recent advances have crossed the realms of the purely imaginable, and reached a place of possibility. People with paraplegia can walk again, those who are hearing impaired can listen to even the faintest sounds, and some people with missing limbs can create beautiful works of art. This phenomenal book is a celebration of all that has been achieved so far, and a look at what might be possible in the near future. Is it inevitable that technology will surpass biology?
From cochlear implants and pacemakers, to bionic arms and legs, this empowering book also features spotlights on pioneers including Paralympians Richard Whitehead and Blake Leeper, and the world's first 'cyborg' Neil Harbisson.
U.S. Edition features Mayo Clinic-specific content written by Sherilyn Driscoll, MD.
Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.
Pioneering technological breakthroughs have truly changed lives. For some people, particularly those with disabilities, recent advances have crossed the realms of the purely imaginable, and reached a place of possibility. People with paraplegia can walk again, those who are hearing impaired can listen to even the faintest sounds, and some people with missing limbs can create beautiful works of art. This phenomenal book is a celebration of all that has been achieved so far, and a look at what might be possible in the near future. Is it inevitable that technology will surpass biology?
From cochlear implants and pacemakers, to bionic arms and legs, this empowering book also features spotlights on pioneers including Paralympians Richard Whitehead and Blake Leeper, and the world's first 'cyborg' Neil Harbisson.
U.S. Edition features Mayo Clinic-specific content written by Sherilyn Driscoll, MD.
Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.
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October 30, 2022
I was fascinated by this from a medical history point of view
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May 2, 2023AUDIOBOOK REVIEW
Very bizarrely structured. I had to check my app didn't have an error as it was repetitve - I don't know if this is an error on the audiobook or not.
I don't understand how this is targeting children. I can only gather that the physical book is picture filled.
I certainly wouldn't recommend the audiobook - my efforts to listen to this in the car with child failed - it just isn't engaging enough at that level.
Very bizarrely structured. I had to check my app didn't have an error as it was repetitve - I don't know if this is an error on the audiobook or not.
I don't understand how this is targeting children. I can only gather that the physical book is picture filled.
I certainly wouldn't recommend the audiobook - my efforts to listen to this in the car with child failed - it just isn't engaging enough at that level.
July 31, 2023
I didn't realize this was for kids when I started it, but also there were some very technical terms in this book, so maybe not young kids? I'm thinking ages 10+ will know what it is saying and be able to follow along well.
Still, it was a cool book and at the age of 31, I learned many new things!
8/10! Fun and factual!
Still, it was a cool book and at the age of 31, I learned many new things!
8/10! Fun and factual!
January 1, 2024
Read as an audio book, ah so it was read to me! I did not read it! It's a good one to read with kids and it's easy for understanding for any age. Very interesting take on bionics
May 7, 2025
Read with my 11yo son. Full of facts. He now wants to be a biomedical engineer.
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