Should People Be Able To Replace Limbs

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People should be able to replace their limbs with technology
Since the beginning of time, technology has allowed humans to meet various demands and push boundaries. Recently, there has been an upsurge in technologies that allow humans to go further, to restore and even improve natural functions or elements of the body itself. Due to the impact of bionics, technological advancements, and future developments, people should be able to replace limbs with technology.
To begin, bionics have a huge impact on the world around us. Technology has enabled humans to replace lost elements of daily life for most people, such as limbs. Many amputees have used prosthetic limbs as a result, where the technology restores some sort of normality to their lives.

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