As I watch Motoko continue her pursuit on foot, swinging after the suspect like an acrobat, I can’t help but wonder how much of her physical prowess can be attributed to her natural athleticism, and how much has been artificially enhanced? I suppose this is the core anxiety beneath every transhumanist story: as we “Ship of Theseus” ourselves with cybernetic parts, how much of our humanity will remain? But before we start discussing such weighty concepts, let’s get the plot out of the way. Continue reading →