What would you do to live longer? Or run faster? Or become more intelligent?
In recent years, biohacking and human enhancement have become increasingly popular answers to those questions.
Some people have scientists implant computer chips into their brains to improve their memory. Others get doctors to perform various experimental health procedures on them to extend their lifespan.
Today, I want to discuss the biohacking and human enhancement movements. In order to talk about this topic, and similar topics, we need to understand and know how to use the causative grammar (specifically the causative โhaveโ and โgetโ in this episode).
Letโs practice this grammar and discuss biohacking in todayโs episode of Thinking in English Grammar!
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So [00:15:00] here is today’s final thought.
As biohacking continues to evolve, we need to ask some difficult questions.
Should humans have the right to have their bodies modified however they please? Should governments get scientists to regulate these procedures or should they remain freely available to those willing to take the risk?
Some people argue that we are entering a dangerous new era where only the wealthy will have the resources to get their bodies upgraded.
Others believe that biohacking is the next logical step in human evolution, one that will allow us to overcome diseases, extend lives, and even develop new abilities.
Throughout this episode, I have talked about biohacking while demonstrating the difference between “have” and “get” in causative grammar.
Use [00:16:00] “have” when arranging for someone to perform an action with a sense of control or authority.
“He had a microchip implanted in his hand to store personal data.”
“They had their DNA tested for potential health risks.”
Both of those sentences, like many of the ones I included in this episode, were passive. We don’t mention the person doing the procedure because we don’t see it as important. You can mention it.
“He had a doctor implant a microchip in his hand.”
“They had a scientist test their DNA.”
Use “get” when emphasising the effort, the persuasion, or the necessity to ask someone to do something for you.
“She got a scientist to develop a new treatment for cognitive enhancement.”
“They got a researcher to experiment with brainwave synchronisation technology.”
Now you [00:17:00] have listened to this episode and this grammar lesson. Let’s practice your English.
Why not answer the following questions in the comments on Spotify or on my blog or on Patreon, using the grammar you have learned today.
If you were a billionaire, what biohacking or enhancements would you have a doctor, engineer, or scientist perform on you?
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