The article (absurd as it is) not only overlooks all the engineering constraints in the integration of man and machine, but also focuses only on bigger and bett

The article (absurd as it is) not only overlooks all the engineering constraints in the integration of man and machine, but also focuses only on bigger and better, completely missing the alternate worlds that may arise. To modify the brain (and our sensors) will surely change the way we think, our emotions, and invite a totally different world view. How might that restructure our social dynamics, especially after the need for competition for limited resources abates or ends entirely? Also, the article completely misses the implications of the intermediate stages of man with machine, or Intelligence Augmentation (the real interpretation of IA). This is a much more immediate and plausible phase of the transition, and is already upon us in several ways. I recommend John Markoff's new book for more on the topic. There are many demerits to the article, especially given the wealth of more interesting alternative paths ahead.