Reflection on Haraway

To be honest, I found this chapter to be the hardest, thus far, to understand, and I find Donna Haraway's beliefs and ideas to be quite beyond what I would ever consider thinking about. I can understand her idea of a cyborg and how it shares many characteristics with those who are considered "outsiders" in this world. I do not believe in her idea that we are all cyborgs, though, as I think that human beings have their own distinct qualities which make them human. In my opinion human beings do change with the development of technology and with advancements, however, I still see humans as coming from the same beginning despite these changes. I would not go so far as to say that we are all cyborgs as Haraway does, as I would tend to agree more with essentialism. In my opinion, even humans who have a plate or a pace maker put into them are not truly cyborgs as we all essentially come into this world in the same way. Aside from what Haraway says about human nature, I believe it to be both given and constructed, as humans are rooted from the same beginning yet we can change over time. I also believe that the idea of outsiders should be explained based on values, ethics, and practices within society, rather than trying to explain the idea through cyborgs and technology. In conclusion, Donna Haraway has some radical ideas and explanations, that most likely raise more controversy and confusion than anything.