Items related to Rebuilt: How Becoming Part Computer Made Me More Human
Synopsis
No Rebuilt Read a customer review or write one .
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
"The Six Million Man was TV fiction - but Michael Chorost really has turned
into a cyborg." -- 'Sunday Express'
"An account of how his cochlear implant took him from a silent
world to a `cyborg'... able to connect to machines."
-- 'Disability Now'
"An amazing story... straight out of a science-fiction book." -- BBC Breakfast News
"Highly intelligent and searingly honest... If all cyborgs are as
reflective and compassionate as Chorost we'll be fine." -- 'The Times'
Synopsis
One of the most pressing debates of our age is outlined in insightful, humorous prose that asks all the big questions. This is a fascinating personal journey, with a wider importance than the personal. Its issues will be widely debated in the media on publication. The serialisation is under negotiation. The author tour, included a high profile speaking engagement for the publication launch. Michael Chorost became a cyborg when he had a computer surgically embedded in his skull to artificially restore his hearing. Chorost went from deafness to hearing, from human to cyborg. The combination of flesh and computer has long been a science fiction staple, but this witty, illuminating memoir outlines how that fantasy is becoming reality. Chorost reveals how his body becomes more mechanical, he can plug himself directly into a CD player, his hearing is upgraded as new software is developed. He confronts the role of human in a machine age: if the senses are programmable, can they be trusted; are cyborgs still human? This is a brilliant despatch from the technological frontier, a report of the possibilities of the technological age.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherSouvenir Press
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0285637509
- ISBN 13 9780285637504
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages240
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Rebuilt: How Becoming Part Computer Made Me More Human
Stock Image
Rebuilt: How Becoming Part Computer Made Me More Human
Published by
Profile Books Ltd, United Kingdom, 2006
ISBN 10: 0285637509
ISBN 13: 9780285637504
Used
Paperback
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. One of the most pressing debates of our age is outlined in insightful, humorous prose that asks all the big questions. This is a fascinating personal journey, with a wider importance than the personal. Its issues will be widely debated in the media on publication. The serialisation is under negotiation. The author tour, included a high profile speaking engagement for the publication launch. Michael Chorost became a cyborg when he had a computer surgically embedded in his skull to artificially restore his hearing. Chorost went from deafness to hearing, from human to cyborg. The combination of flesh and computer has long been a science fiction staple, but this witty, illuminating memoir outlines how that fantasy is becoming reality. Chorost reveals how his body becomes more mechanical, he can plug himself directly into a CD player, his hearing is upgraded as new software is developed. He confronts the role of human in a machine age: if the senses are programmable, can they be trusted; are cyborgs still human? This is a brilliant despatch from the technological frontier, a report of the possibilities of the technological age. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002036121
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Rebuilt: How Becoming Part Computer Made Me More Human
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Rebuilt: How Becoming Part Computer Made Me More Human This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780285637504
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Rebuilt: How Becoming Part Computer Made Me More Human
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780285637504
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Rebuilt: How Becoming Part Computer Made Me More Human
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:9780285637504. Seller Inventory # 9507401
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Rebuilt: How Becoming Part Computer Made Me More Human Chorost, Michael
Seller: Hay-on-Wye Booksellers, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Unused. Minor storage scuffs on jacket. Contents new, unread. Seller Inventory # 010445-5
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Rebuilt: How Becoming Part Computer Made Me More Human Chorost, Michael
Seller: Hay-on-Wye Booksellers, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. New/unused condition with shelfwear such as scuffs and light scratches to the dust jacket. The content is in new condition. Seller Inventory # HP-082892
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Rebuilt: How Becoming Part Computer Made Me More Human Chorost, Michael
Seller: Hay-on-Wye Booksellers, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. UNUSED - Dust jacket has light scratches/marks and outer edges have minor scuffs. Reading content is in like new condition. Despatched within 24 hours. Seller Inventory # 075697-122023EE
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Rebuilt: How Becoming Part Computer Made Me More Human Chorost, Michael
Seller: Hay-on-Wye Booksellers, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. some shelf wear with minor knocking to edge of dust cover but content good throughout. Seller Inventory # 123068-9
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Rebuilt: How Becoming Part Computer Made Me More Human
Published by
Souvenir Press Ltd, 2006
ISBN 10: 0285637509
ISBN 13: 9780285637504
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Rons Bookshop (Canberra, Australia), Canberra, ACT, Australia
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First British edition. No other book has so revealed the possibilities of a new technological era, a coming-of-age story brimming with humour and intelligence. On October 1st 2001 Michael Chorost had his new ear booted up. He had become a cyborg. Michael Chorost went completely deaf in his thirties and rather than live in silence he chose to have a computer embedded in his skull, artificially restoring his hearing. This is the story of his journey, from silence to hearing, from human to cyborg, and how it transformed him. Seller Inventory # 003481
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Rebuilt: How Becoming Part Computer Made Me More Human
Published by
Souvenir Press Ltd, 2006
ISBN 10: 0285637509
ISBN 13: 9780285637504
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Signed
Seller: Book Souk, Porstoy, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Inscribed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 000536
Quantity: 1 available