Erik Buckingham approximately 150 words
Student, INTD 105-19: Science Writing
“A Cyborg Manifesto” Summary
By: Erik Buckingham
Many people feel that the boundary between humans and nature is becoming blurrier. Feminist writer Donna Haraway states in “A Cyborg Manifesto” that “Biology and Evolutionary theory over the last two centuries has… reduced the line between humans and animals to a faint trace.” We as a Geneseo community have personified the Suess Spruce by recognizing it as a symbol of perseverance. Through this interaction, we are eliminating boundaries between humans and nature.
Despite her view on animals and nature, Haraway feels that humans continue to recognize our differences in regards to gender, race and sexuality. She feels that our coexistence with other organisms is getting better, however, we are placing social barriers between our own species. By eliminating barriers between social differences, Haraway feels that a “cyborg” is formed. Eliminating our differences altogether leaves no room for cultural celebration.