You might not think that having such an implant makes you part computer, but Chorost make a persuasive case of why he might be considered a cyborg. The device electronics doesn't simply replace missing parts of the ear - it creates its own interpretation of sounds. Chorost tell how he had the choice of several different programs for the interpretation. Which one was most correct? - its a meaningless question, since what we use as a criterion of correctness is simply another program (implemented organically) to interpret sounds. Chorost explains how this led to a new understanding of the works of philosophers questioning the reality of what we experience. His new thoughts also lead him to take stock of his life, which up to then had been somewhat solitary, using computer dating (technology again) to search for the 'one true love'. So there's much more to this book than simply report on a medical procedure, and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to understand our relationship with technology, and what we need to do to deal with it sensibly."; include "amazinf.php"; ?>