
Ep2 "What would you do with robotic wings? (or How to get a better body)"
Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman
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The Role of Homuncular Flexibility in VR
David Eagleman: Self-identity is surprisingly flexible. He says we can explore bodies that Mother Nature couldn't dream of, making virtual avatars real to the brain. We saw with Matt the Archer or Faith the Dog that brains adjust to drive whatever body they find themselves in,. And like Jan's robotic arm, brains can also figure out how to operate new hardware additions.
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