Cinema, Different Cyborgs, Accessibility and Convenience
Cinema, Different Cyborgs, Accessibility and Convenience

Author(s): Ioanna-Maria Stamati
Subject(s): Film / Cinema / Cinematography
Published by: Transnational Press London
Keywords: Cinema, different cyborgs; accessibility; convenience; human; identity; dramatically; particularly; posthuman; anthropocentrism;
Summary/Abstract: The landscape of human identity has shifted dramatically, particularly in the aftermath of the Posthuman movement, challenging traditional concepts enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The general field of Posthumanism embraces a wide range of philosophical, cultural, and technological perspectives that investigate the impact of moving beyond traditional concepts of human identity, capabilities, and boundaries. At its foundation, it rejects anthropocentrism—the assumption that humans are the primary or most significant beings in the universe—in favor of viewing humans as one of many agents, both biological and artificial, operating within complex systems. As the movement strives to correct historical prejudices, it highlights humanity’s unique experiences that go beyond conventional norms. The goal of the present study is to improve the understanding of how the Posthuman movement, alongside related ideologies like Critical Posthumanism and Transhumanism, confronts historical preconceptions and stresses unique human experiences that go beyond traditional expectations. The research focuses on the subjective change of identity, particularly in people who are somewhat deemed less than human due to motor limitations, hindering day-to-day life and involvement in social contexts.

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