What If... We could all become cyborgs?

About this episode

<p>As part of the BBC World Service’s “What if…?” season, biologist Dr Andrew Holding meets some of the people straddling the line between man and machine.</p><p>Over 50 years ago the term cyborg was first used to describe a person whose capabilities are augmented by mechanical or cybernetic parts.</p><p>Today, mechanical or electronic prosthetic limbs and organs are rapidly changing more and more of our lives. But how far can it, and will it, go? </p><p>Andrew meets some of those who might describe themselves today as a cyborg. Our bodies are not permanent, and if we lost a limb or an organ, and if we could afford it, we might well think about replacing it with a new device. </p><p>But what about replacing a perfectly healthy part of your body with a device to give you superhuman powers? </p><p>What if we could all become cyborgs?</p>