Augmented Humans

This white paper defines the augmented human as a person who incorporates, in a persistent and non-accessory manner, technological extensions that modify their cognitive, sensory, motor or agential capacity. Four convergent vectors of augmentation are analysed: brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) from companies such as Neuralink, Synchron and Blackrock Neurotech; medical and industrial exoskeletons; permanent personal AI agents; and sensory neural prostheses. The central philosophical question of the period —how far does a human remain human when a growing share of their functions is assisted or executed by integrated technology?— is examined, and a five-principle ethical framework is proposed. The paper argues that Latin America holds the conditions to constitute itself as a regional hub of the field, provided it consolidates a regulatory framework, public investment and specific clinical training over the next five years.