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Neil Harbisson - Wikipedia
Neil Harbisson (1982) is a Catalan-raised British-Irish-American[ 17] cyborg artist and activist for transpecies rights. He is best known for being the first person in the world with an antenna implanted in his skull.[ 18] Since 2004, international media have hailed him as the world's first legally recognized cyborg, following the UK government's passport office's acceptance of his antenna as a body part. Publications like The Guardian have also described him as the world's first cyborg artist.[ 19] [ 20] [ 21] [ 22] His antenna sends audible vibrations through his skull to report information to him. This includes measurements of electromagnetic radiation, phone calls, and music, as well as videos or images which are translated into audible vibrations.[ 23] His WiFi-enabled antenna also allows him to receive signals and data from satellites.[ 24]
In 2010, he co-founded the Cyborg Foundation, an international organisation that defends cyborg rights, promotes cyborg art and supports people who want to become cyborgs.[ 25] [ 26] In 2017, he co-founded the Transpecies Society, an association that gives voice to people with non-human identities, raises awareness of the challenges transpecies face, advocates for the freedom of self-design and offers the development of new senses and organs in community.[ 1]
