Bodiesthat
Bodiesthat is a neologism used in speculative and transhumanist discussions to describe bodies assembled from discrete, interchangeable modules. The term is not tied to a single established theory but denotes a concept in which form and function are defined by configurable units that can be added, removed, or rearranged to suit different tasks and environments.
In this framework, modules may include sensory elements, actuating subsystems, organ-like units, or neural and computational
Real-world analogues exist in modular robotics, prosthetics, and exoskeleton systems that emphasize adaptability. Researchers also study
Ethical and practical challenges include questions of personal identity and continuity, consent and autonomy for modular
Because bodiesthat is largely theoretical and its usage spans fiction and speculative science, it serves as