Body Movin'

And you thought cyborgs were only in movies?? While I don't necessarily associate myself with any of Peter's four types of bodies, if I had to choose one it would be the natural body. Peters discusses the "materiality of the body" and its "symbolic construction within a certain culture" that "defines the natural body." This is what sold me apart from the other three. I am a tall, skinny, and Caucasian male in itself, separate from any sorts of technology. I am not disabled in any way nor do I rely on any sorts of medical technology (i.e. asthma inhaler, respirator, defibrillator, etc.)

The author contends that the natural body is "fallible." I disagree. The natural body is a self-sustaining entity, capable of reaching great heights. Nothing can sustain forever, not even the natural body, but in its prime the Natural Body can accomplish great things. Look at athletes of any level. Athletes are healthy individuals who will their body (without technology) to perform unbelievable feats. Look at Kobe Bryant. Bryant just recently became the All Time leading scorer for the Los Angeles Lakers and he did it against technology. Bryant has played through injuries and refused surgery (technological changes) in order to stay on the court. Bryant is perhaps the greatest example of what the natural human body can do.