Go Upgrade Yourself

In Courtland Lewis & Shaun P. Young, Futurama and Philosophy. CreateSpace Publishing. pp. 171—182 (2013)
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So, you’re tired of your squishy meatsack of a body, eh? Ready for the next level of sweet biomechanical upgrades? Well, you’re in luck! The world of Futurama has the finest in back-alley and mad-scientist-based bio-augmentation surgeons, ready and waiting to hear from you! From a fresh set of gills, to a brand new chest-harpoon, and beyond, Yuri the Shady Parts Dealer and Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth are here to supply all of your upgrading needs—“You give lungs now; gills be here in two weeks!” Just so long as, whatever you do, stay away from legitimate hospitals. The kinds of procedures you’re looking to get done…well, let’s just say they’re still frowned upon in the 31st century; and why shouldn’t they be? As the woeful tale of Hermes Conrad illustrates, there is a lot at stake— for your mind, your body, and possibly even your very understanding of your self— if you choose to pursue your biomechanical dreams.

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Damien P. Williams
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