Understanding of a human being

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Review Barfield's "Cyborgs and Enhancement Technology," Rubin's "Robotic Souls," and Shanahan's chapter, "Heaven or Hell," please do the following:

Question 1: Identify and describe three specific ways our current understanding of a human being can be called into question, complicated, or changed by technological advances. Be sure to refer to information in the Required Learning Materials for all of your answer.

Question 2: Explain one argument for why AI may never be able to replicate a human being completely. Be sure to refer to information in the Required Learning Materials.

Question 3: Based on what you have learned from the readings, determine and explain your answer to the question: "Can machines be human?" What do you think and why?

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