Does using wearable technology for medical purposes make us humans or technological beings? Wearable devices and technologies have become somewhat of a trend and it is understandable that these technologies can be used in the medical field. This essay will discuss what wearable technologies are, how these technologies are used in the medical field, how these technologies may operate as an extension of the human body or mind and will debate if humans are both “natural” and/or technological beings
are continuously striving to employ the use of technologies to enhance the quality of human health. Technologies has affected multiple aspects of the healthcare industry. Not only that it is used to create new medicines, ways of diagnosing, and treating diseases; but it has also drastically improved the efficiency of those processes. The aim of this essay is to further elaborate the advantages of technologies on human health. Firstly, technologies have allowed pharmacists to come up with new medicines
fact that new technological innovations are being created on a daily basis is not a surprising bit of information. And, for most of us, neither is the “anxiety about ubiquitous surveillance” (Hunt) that accompanies it. One of the newest wonders in technology is the Google Glass—an interesting accessory that allows its wearer to check social media websites or even snap a quick photograph of his or her surroundings with a mere wink. In an opinion piece written for CNN, writer Paul Saffo combines common
professional athletes. This action camera would be basically wearable and mountable practically anywhere, giving the target group the ability to share their memorable moments and/or experiences with others. The aim of GoPro’s marketing strategy has remained the same from the start. To create the world’s most versatile camera and share unique experiences with the world. The following subjects will be further elaborated on, during the course of this essay; • History • Internal environment • Customer environment