Identity 

Introduction

Wikipedia's definition of  "[A] cyborg, [from] cybernetic [and] organism, ... designate[s] a creature which is a mixture of organic and mechanical parts... to enhance the abilities of an organism by using technology " (Reference.com,  n.d.). Therefore the use of technology by a human effectively creates a cyborg.

Whenever you interact with any technology you are likely to leave a trail of information relating to your own identity. Monk (1998), describes how this information is called a digital effigy of ourselves, i.e. elements of your own identity. Enter the on-line, virtual world and you can create a virtual identity or a persona that is an opposite of your real life self. Biotechnology makes extensive use of digital images of with users refer to as if they had an identity of their own.          

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