If scientists in the future ask for volunteers to have part of their brain replaced with a microchip, my husband would be first in line, waving his hands, shouting “me me me”. Synthetic biology is his dream – to be able to start the car by just thinking about it, to imagine a cup of coffee and have the machine start brewing, to project a Terminator-style map in front of his eyes as he drives. Sean really does believe technology will save us from ourselves.
His passion for tech has impacted our plans for the renovation and extension of our West Sussex house, Oakview. He wants smart lighting, smart heating and a three-phase electrical supply. He even wants an oven we can switch on remotely so chicken nuggets and chips are ready for the kids as we arrive home after a day out. Sean sees only the good in technology, and he’s willing to accept the frustrations when things go wrong as well as accepting the initial outlay investing in the hardware.
We are different beasts, my husband and I. Whilst I don’t advocate an Amish lifestyle (although I could get used to it if I lived with a young Harrison Ford!), I do hanker for a simpler life – with less stuff, less tech, less complication.
You see, I am the smartest thing ever created. As a human, I have these amazing opposable thumbs that allow me to turn an oven knob. I’m built with incredibly sensitive temperature sensors embedded in my body that can tell me if the room I’m sitting in is too hot or cold. There is a light sensitive layer of tissue in the retina of my eyes, which monitors light levels, sends a signal to the iris to adjust the size of my pupils, so I can, magically, tell if I need to switch a light on. Smart? I’m frigging unsurpassable.
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