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Quick overview of biopolitical points of view

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The time to be happy is now,
The place to be happy is here,
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Technocitizenship, innovation and the biopolitics of medical devices

J. Hughes

J. Hughes

(an edited version was published in Medical Device Daily)
September 26, 2007

Three hundred and fifty years ago, while pioneering the use of microscopes, the British scientist Robert Hooke foresaw that science would eventually create artificial organs and implantable devices to enhance sight, hearing and memory. He wrote “By the addition of such artificial Instruments and methods, there may be, in some manner, a reparation made for the mischiefs, and imperfection, mankind has drawn upon itself.”

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Posted by on 05/02 at 04:16 PM

Very interesting article. It truly is amazing how far medical technology has come. However, we must remember that exercise and diet are still important in improving the quality of life and reversing the aging process!

Posted by on 05/05 at 12:42 PM

The advent of medical technology is compensated with worse living condition. Our Earth is getting dirtier. Governments must make harder effort to create healthy life for its citizens.

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Technocitizenship, innovation and the biopolitics of medical devices

J. Hughes

(an edited version was published in Medical Device Daily)
September 26, 2007

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Recent Comments

IEET Fora

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Technocitizenship, innovation and the biopolitics of medical devices

J. Hughes

(an edited version was published in Medical Device Daily) September 26, 2007

(an edited version was published in Medical Device Daily)
September 26, 2007