A poll of 2,000 adults found that if technology advanced enough that we could use it to improve our bodies, many would also like the ability to heal quickly after injury or illness. 53 percent would install an upgrade to give them a perfect memory, while half would improve their intelligence. More than a third would happily have tech enhancements if it allowed them to learn a new language in seconds while 28 percent would opt for a biological battery which never ran flat, meaning they had limitless energy and never flagged.
The survey was commissioned by Virgin Media to launch the near-future TV drama, The Feed’, which premieres on September 16th.
Ian Pearson, futurologist and spokesman for Virgin Media, said: “The future of this technology is closer than many realise, so Brits who’d like enhanced vision or their social media accounts in their mind might not have to wait as long as they think.”
TOP 10 ‘CYBORG’ ENHANCEMENTS BRITS WANT
1. Perfect eyesight
2. The power to heal/recover quickly
3. Flawless memory/recall
4. Improved intelligence
5. Improved physical strength
6. Improved agility
7. Perfect hearing
8. Improved attractiveness
9. The ability to learn a new language in seconds
10. A battery which meant they never run out of energy