The document discusses how human augmentation may widen the gap between the rich and poor. It uses the game Deus Ex: Human Revolution as an example setting where VersaLife manufactures augmentations that give enhanced abilities to those who can afford them. While augmentations can provide benefits like increased strength, speed, and mental control, there is a concern they may further inequality as only the rich will be able to access these new technologies, potentially concentrating power in their hands. The document explores arguments on both sides of this issue, noting augmentations rely on human intelligence and decision-making while robotics can be precisely controlled, but are not as adaptable. It questions whether gaining power through augmentation is truly worth these potential social consequences.

1. The Power Of Human
Augmentation
By Christopher Schnitzerling

2. Deus Ex: Human Revolution

3. Game World
A Large Tech Company
VersaLife:
• Manufactures the
augmented enhancements.
• Manufactures Vacine to
Grey Death
The gap between Rich and
Poor Widens both socially
and Physically

4. Will Mechanical Augmentation of the
human body result in a larger gap
between the “Rich” and the “Poor”?

5. Who is the “Rich”
• Ones with Money
• Ones with Technology
• Both as a corporation and individuals.

6. Who is the “Poor”
• Ones with limited Money
• Ones with limited Technology
• Generally Individuals.

7. General Consensus
• The Rich Get it and the Poor Don’t

8. Augmentations
• Faster Stronger Bodies.
• Greater control of the mind.
• Adaptability.
All are self improvements.
Where is the gain in power
Is the control of those with augments the key?

9. Augments V Robotics
• Relies on the Human Mind.
• Can Adapt to any Situation.
• Can Learn and Reason.
• Human Error.
• Harder to keep alive.
• Controlled By Owner.
• Very Good and One Job.
• Can Updated.
• Precision.
• Can Be Repaired

10. Is it really worth gaining power through
Augmentation?

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