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There's no legal protection for cyborgs. In 2010, I…

“There's no legal protection for cyborgs. In 2010, I started the Cyborg Foundation to defend our rights. Cyborgs have been kicked out from several places because they are seen as a possible security threat. I've been kicked out from places such as Harrods, Casino Montecarlo, and many supermarkets.” quote by Neil Harbisson
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“There's no legal protection for cyborgs. In 2010, I started the Cyborg Foundation to defend our rights. Cyborgs have been kicked out from several places because they are seen as a possible security threat. I've been kicked out from places such as Harrods, Casino Montecarlo, and many supermarkets.”

Neil Harbisson

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Advocates for legal rights of cyborgs, highlighting discrimination in public venues

In simple terms: Cyborgs face legal and social exclusion

Key Takeaway

Fight for equal treatment of augmented humans

Themes

rights discrimination technology identity

Mood

frustrated determined

Type

activist advocacy

When to use this quote

  • Public venues
  • employment
  • travel
  • healthcare
  • education

Key Concepts

Human augmentation legal personhood social inclusion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How should law adapt to hybrid identities?
  • What protections are essential for cyborgs?
A Different Perspective

Legal frameworks lag behind technology, causing uncertainty

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