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HISTORY130 - Augmenting our Senses - Past and Future

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I have previously written about human senses, delving into the science of how they work, and comparing them to animal senses.  See https://bobringreflections.blogspot.com/2024/02/science18-human-and-animal-senses.html .  Sometimes our five basic senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch - don’t work as well as they should, e.g., poor eyesight or hearing.  After a short introduction, I will explore the history of corrective measures to bring our senses up to snuff, and what we can expect in the future.   As usual, I will list my principal sources at the end.   Introduction The five basic human senses are our primary ways to perceive the world, using specialized organs (eyes, ears, nose, tongue, skin) to collect environmental information, send signals to the brain, and build our understanding and interaction with our surroundings, crucial for survival, learning, and daily function:    ·        ...
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HISTORY129 - Personal Mobility Aids

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About a year ago, Pat and I moved to a retirement community, where many of our new friends and neighbors use personal mobility aids like the one shown below.   It’s impressive how they “get around” and can maintain a full lifestyle.  I thought it would be interesting to research and write about the history of the various mobility aid devices that they are using so successfully.   After a short introduction, I will discuss the history of personal mobility aids in four time periods: Pre-17 th Century: Ancient & Early Personal Mobility Aids, 17 th - 19 th Centuries: Self-Propulsion & Comfort, 20 th Century: Variety, Practicality & Power, and 21 st Century: Smart Technology & Advanced Mobility .   I will close with a look at the future of personal mobility aids. As usual, I will list my principal sources at the end.   Introduction A personal mobility aid helps people get around safely, assisting people with impaired movement. ...
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