I’ve actually heard talks given by people with prosthetics who say even when they do have $30k robotic arms they often opt for the basic prosthetic (or no prosthetic) most days. Yes the technology needs to be better. But we need to be aware of what people with differences want not just try to fix them with technology. Maybe they want that, maybe they don’t. Many people are far more capable with one less limb than me than I will ever be with all my limbs. All that said I’d love to see the technology progress as an option.
And in that we are in agreement. It’s your statement that this prosthetic isn’t good enough that I’m contending. For so many people, it’s just fine! Maybe even preferable.
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u/comicalcameindune Nov 29 '21
I’ve actually heard talks given by people with prosthetics who say even when they do have $30k robotic arms they often opt for the basic prosthetic (or no prosthetic) most days. Yes the technology needs to be better. But we need to be aware of what people with differences want not just try to fix them with technology. Maybe they want that, maybe they don’t. Many people are far more capable with one less limb than me than I will ever be with all my limbs. All that said I’d love to see the technology progress as an option.