The documentary film "I AM HUMAN" follows the lives of three individuals who undergo pioneering brain implant surgeries, which enable them to restore lost function or mitigate the impact of debilitating neurological conditions. The subjects include Anne, who suffers from Parkinson's disease and undergoes a deep brain stimulation implant; Stephen, who has lost all his limbs and receives a brain-controlled prosthetic arm; and Darrell, who has quadriplegia and works with researchers to test a brain implant that could enable him to control a computer cursor.
Through their stories, we see the incredible transformative power of these technologies and the potential for improving the lives of millions of people suffering from neurological diseases or injuries. However, the film also grapples with the ethical and social implications of this technology. As the subjects gain new abilities, will they also become fundamentally different from the rest of us? Could these technologies lead to a new era of unequal access to cognitive abilities and emotional experiences? And how will society deal with the potential loss of privacy and autonomy as brain-machine interfaces become more advanced?
"I AM HUMAN" takes the viewer on a thought-provoking journey that explores the promise and peril of these rapidly advancing technologies. It features interviews with leading neuroscientists, technologists, and ethicists, as well as the personal stories of the three subjects and their families. The film ultimately raises important questions about what it means to be human in a world increasingly infused with technology.
