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Luca Valera is a leading voice in the ethics of emerging technologies, with a particular focus on human augmentation, wearable robotics, and transhumanism. His work critically examines how supernumerary robotic limbs and rehabilitative exoskeletons challenge traditional notions of human nature, autonomy, and embodiment. Drawing on an enactivist framework, Valera argues that these technologies should not be designed to simply mimic human anatomy but rather to serve as ecological supports that respect human freedom and dignity. His most-cited paper (2022, 8 citations) pioneers ethical analysis of supernumerary limbs, while his earlier work (2016, 2 citations) challenges the anthropomorphic imperative in wearable robotics. Though his citation counts are modest, Valera’s contributions are notable for their philosophical depth and timeliness, addressing foundational questions about what it means to be human in an age of augmentation. His work is essential reading for scholars in robot ethics, disability studies, and posthumanism, offering a nuanced alternative to transhumanist narratives by emphasizing ecological integration over enhancement.
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- 1The Ethics of Supernumerary Robotic Limbs. An Enactivist Approach8 citations · 2022
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