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Most are probably too young to remember but nanotechnology was supposed to be the most super amazing thing ever.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 13 points 7 months ago (6 children)

While we're at it, how about cybernetics, too?

[โ€“] [email protected] 22 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Prostetics have gotten extremely advanced in the last 20 years. People are controlling and getting real feedback from replacement limbs.

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Unfortunately, even our most advanced ones are more limited than a lot of people think and have a high rejection rate of around 44% that's never talked about. Some do genuinely like them, but many say they still prefer the relatively simple body powered prosthetics, or none at all.

This could change as advancements are made, but as of now they're a bit of a scam.

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