Reflection on cyborg lecture in postmodern and visual culture

My understanding of cyborgs from the lecture is man and machine working together in harmony. I totally agree with Dona Harroway's statement of humans being considered cyborgs as we are constantly using technology and it plays a major part of our lives. Also technology and machines are now performing certain actions for us on a daily basis. No longer are we physically writing but more often than not typing up our letters or notes, and sending emails. We also text, call or Skype as communication and don't have to move and travel to actually meet someone and talk face to face. We also have washing machines, dishwashers etc.. so we don't have to physically wash things and other such activities.

Technology can make actions quicker and easier but we may possibly lose certain skills as machines do things for us. In relation to artwork it can certainly quicken the making process and in a lot of cases enhance the artwork, but just as humans have limitations, I think technology can have its own limitations. Machines have their own lifespan and can malfunction and breakdown. I think that machines producing items make very 'clean cut' or smooth objects, you don't get that handmade, unique look of each individual  piece as industrial mass produced pieces are the exact same but that could be a good thing if you wanted exact replicas of your piece.