Topic: Trans Species

Neil Harbison, a self-described "trans-species" cyborg, discusses his use of implanted antennas and organs to perceive colors and sounds beyond human capability. Harbison compares the current underground "cyborg surgery" scene to the early days of transgender operations in the 1950s. He predicts that bioethical committees will eventually normalize the elective surgical addition of non-human senses to the human body.

Martine Rothblatt discusses the founding of the Terasem religion and the goal of achieving immortality through digital storage of thoughts. The segment also features Neil Harbison, who identifies as "trans-species" and advocates for the surgical addition of new senses and organs. Bermas warns that these "underground" movements are becoming mainstream and will eventually lead to the legal recognition of digital consciousness.

At the "Transformers" conference sponsored by Jeff Bezos and Lockheed Martin, a speaker describes himself as "trans-species" due to implanted sensors that allow him to feel colors. Burmess notes that "cyborg surgeries" are currently being performed underground, similar to early transgender procedures. He warns that bioethical committees will eventually normalize these extensions of human perception as part of a broader post-human agenda.