5: Digital Darwinism, AI Evolves Beyond Humans

Many people await the moment when machines will essentially surpass the abilities of humans. I argue that already our abilities are so intensely augmented by the digital world that we are cyborgs, especially bloggers who are harnessed to their sophisticated electronics. With with complex word processing software, live links to the internet, and real-time reporting of events via social media, bloggers are key cyborgs with the power to alter the future.