The Uncanny: Experiments in Cyborg Culture

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I've recently picked up a book from my local library called "The Uncanny: Experiments in Cyborg Culture". I found an article at popmatter that some of you interest in learning more about this book, without having to read it, can go check out. I'm only getting into the first little part of it, but I'm very curious about this intersecting world of life and technology.

The book has a number of essays on cyborgs and the arts and doesn't make me want to be a cyborg at all.

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