This chapter presents an intimate and philosophical conversation with Neil Harbisson, the world’s first legally recognized cyborg artist. Set against the quiet backdrop of a spring morning in Mataró, the interview explores profound themes of identity, mortality, sensory perception, and the fusion of technology with biology. Harbisson reflects on his two-decade journey as a cyborg, discussing the emotional and existential dimensions of living with an antenna that allows him to perceive color through sound. The dialogue delves into his views on death—from the decay of the organic body to the loss of cybernetic senses—and the concept of technological organ transplants. Harbisson also shares his experiments with new senses, such as time perception via Earth’s rotation, and his evolving sense of trans-species identity. More than a discussion on technology, the chapter reveals how art, science, and selfhood merge in Harbisson’s life, offering a deeply human perspective on what it means to extend consciousness beyond traditional biological limits.

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An Interview with Neil Harbisson: Life, Death, and the Art of Being a Cyborg

  • Jordi Vallverdú

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This chapter presents an intimate and philosophical conversation with Neil Harbisson, the world’s first legally recognized cyborg artist. Set against the quiet backdrop of a spring morning in Mataró, the interview explores profound themes of identity, mortality, sensory perception, and the fusion of technology with biology. Harbisson reflects on his two-decade journey as a cyborg, discussing the emotional and existential dimensions of living with an antenna that allows him to perceive color through sound. The dialogue delves into his views on death—from the decay of the organic body to the loss of cybernetic senses—and the concept of technological organ transplants. Harbisson also shares his experiments with new senses, such as time perception via Earth’s rotation, and his evolving sense of trans-species identity. More than a discussion on technology, the chapter reveals how art, science, and selfhood merge in Harbisson’s life, offering a deeply human perspective on what it means to extend consciousness beyond traditional biological limits.