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TED Radio Hour · June 5, 2026 · 49m

The case for merging human bodies with machines

This episode explores the blurring line between human and machine, featuring TED speakers working on technologies that enhance rather than diminish humanity. Guests include robot choreographer and computer scientist Catie Cuan, engineer and biophysicist Hugh Herr, material scientist Anna Maria Coclite, and biochemist Jennifer Doudna. Their work spans from robot helpers and smart body parts to cutting-edge scientific fields at the intersection of biology and engineering.

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Highlights

Human–Machine Convergence
The episode discusses technologies that blur the line between human and machine, from robot helpers to smart body parts, and the imperative to enhance humanity without diminishing it.
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