Human 2.0: A Celebration of Human Bionics (2024)

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When I first saw the front cover to Human 2.0: A Celebration of Human Bionics, the simple yet colorful illustration from Samuel Rodriguez of a child with certain disabilities being enhanced by technology made me want to look closer into the book. Author Patrick Kane teams with the illustrator to craft a short yet highly interesting and informative book that anyone, young or old, can have their life enhanced by.

Kane takes readers through the world of technology designed to help those with disabilities such as making prosthesis for those with missing limbs, to cochlear implants for deaf people, and more.

I like how he goes back through time where some of the first prosthesis were made for people 2,000 plus years ago, while also showing what’s available today, how different people are using it to better their lives and others, and what the future is looking like for these technologies.

There’s also parts of the book that focus on famed people that have benefited from such tech, such as Paralympians Richard Whitehead and Blake Leeper, and others such as famed cyborg artist Neil Harbisson who has an antenna implanted in his skull that allows him to see color and see more of them beyond human perception.

While Kane does a wonderful job putting the information together and making it fascinating to read, it’s the awesome images from illustrator Samuel Rodriguez that will capture your attention more likely than not. I enjoyed it quite a bit and it made every page spring the life while getting you excited for what the next page turn would bring.

Those looking for an interesting book to read along with their children will want to pick up Human 2.0: A Celebration of Human Bionics. Author Patrick Kane does a great job presenting fascinating information on technology to aid those with disabilities while illustrator Samuel Rodriguez provides awesome images that make this a quick but amazing read.