Neil Harbisson is the world’s first officially recognised human cyborg, having had a device installed in his head to enable him to “hear” colours in the early 2000s. He is the subject of Cyborg: A Documentary, the first full-length film by London-based director Carey Born. This thought-provoking work, which launched in UK cinemas on September 20, not only chronicles Harbisson’s unique journey, but also explores the philosophical and ethical questions surrounding human augmentation. Born without the ability to see any colours, the Catalan-born artist’s life took an extraordinary turn when he decided to augment his sensory experience. He used an…
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