HEOS Core Index

Measuring the Actual Human-Machine Merger

Current HEOS Core Index:

0.0004 (out of 1,000)

Overview

The HEOS Core Index is a fundamental measure of the actual physical, cognitive, and emotional merger between humans and machines. Unlike indices that track technology adoption or behavioral changes, the HEOS Core Index focuses on quantifying the direct integration of artificial enhancements and replacements within the human body and mind.

Purpose of the HEOS Core Index

Objective Measurement: Provide a precise metric for the actual level of human-machine integration.
Benchmarking Progress: Track advancements over time to understand the pace of technological integration.
Informing Stakeholders: Offer valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and the public on the state of human evolution in relation to technology.

Components of the HEOS Core Index

The HEOS Core Index is calculated based on three primary domains:

Physical Merger
- Cells: Artificial enhancement or replacement of human cells.
- Genes: Genetic editing or modification.
- Bones: Artificial bones or bone replacements.
- Muscles: Artificial muscles or enhancements.
- Organs: Artificial organ implants or replacements.
Cognitive Merger
- Cognitive Enhancements: Neural implants enhancing cognitive functions.
- Cognitive Delegation: Delegation of cognitive tasks to integrated artificial devices.
Emotional Merger
- Emotional Management: Artificial management or modulation of emotions through implants or devices.

Assumptions

Threshold for Merger:
- An individual is considered merged in a component if they have 50% or more artificial enhancement or replacement in that component.
- An individual is considered a Human Machine if they reach this level in 50% or more of the components.
Population Level:
- The Physical Merger milestone is achieved when 50% of the population becomes Human Machines.
Index Scale:
- The HEOS Core Index is scaled from 0 to 1,000 to make small numbers more comprehensible.
Data Limitations:
- Current data availability is limited; as technology advances, more precise measurements will become possible.

Calculation of the HEOS Core Index

Physical Merger Calculation

Components:

Cells
- Data: Negligible artificial cell replacement.
- Impact: 0 points.
Genes
- Data:
  - Approximately 3,000 individuals have undergone gene therapy.
  - World Population: ~8,000,000,000.
  - Percentage of Population: (3,000 / 8,000,000,000) × 100% ≈ 0.0000375%.
- Contribution to Index:
  - $0.0000375%×1,000=0.0003750.0000375\% \times 1,000 = 0.000375$ points.
Bones
- Data:
  - Total individuals with bone replacements (e.g., hip/knee replacements): Approximately 30,000,000.
  - Percentage of Population: (30,000,000 / 8,000,000,000) × 100% ≈ 0.375%.
  - Percentage of Bones Replaced per Individual: ~1%.
  - Individuals Reaching 50% Bone Replacement: 0.
- Impact: 0 points.
Muscles
- Data:
  - Exoskeleton users: Approximately 10,000.
  - Impact: Negligible; 0 points.
Organs
- Data:
  - Individuals with artificial organs: Approximately 100,000.
  - Percentage of Population: (100,000 / 8,000,000,000) × 100% ≈ 0.00125%.
  - Percentage of Organs Replaced per Individual: ~1.28%.
  - Individuals Reaching 50% Organ Replacement: 0.
- Impact: 0 points.

Total Physical Merger Contribution: Approximately 0.000375 points.

Cognitive Merger Calculation

Neural Implants for Cognitive Enhancement
- Data:
  - Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) users: ~150,000.
  - Cochlear implant users: ~736,900.
  - Total Individuals: ~887,000.
  - Percentage of Population: (887,000 / 8,000,000,000) × 100% ≈ 0.011%.
  - Individuals Reaching 50% Cognitive Enhancement: 0.
- Impact: 0 points.
Cognitive Delegation to AI
- Data:
  - AI assistant users: Approximately 2,000,000,000.
  - Percentage of Population: (2,000,000,000 / 8,000,000,000) × 100% = 25%.
  - Extent of Cognitive Delegation: Does not reach 50% per individual.
  - Individuals Reaching 50% Cognitive Delegation: 0.
- Impact: 0 points.

Total Cognitive Merger Contribution: 0 points.

Emotional Merger Calculation

Emotional Management Devices
- Data:
  - Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) devices: ~100,000 users.
  - Percentage of Population: (100,000 / 8,000,000,000) × 100% ≈ 0.00125%.
  - Individuals Reaching 50% Emotional Management: 0.
- Impact: 0 points.
Pharmacological Emotional Management
- Data:
  - Antidepressant users: ~300,000,000.
  - Percentage of Population: (300,000,000 / 8,000,000,000) × 100% = 3.75%.
  - Extent of Emotional Management: Does not reach 50% per individual.
  - Individuals Reaching 50% Emotional Management: 0.
- Impact: 0 points.

Total Emotional Merger Contribution: 0 points.

Total HEOS Core Index

Total Index Value: Sum of Physical, Cognitive, and Emotional contributions.

HEOS Core Index: 0.000375 points (out of 1,000)
Rounded Total: 0.0004 (out of 1,000)

Interpretation

Current State: The HEOS Core Index indicates that humanity is at an extremely early stage in terms of actual physical, cognitive, and emotional merger with machines.
Physical Merger: Minimal impact due to limited adoption of deep integration technologies.
Cognitive Merger: While AI assistants are widely used, they do not constitute direct cognitive enhancements or replacements in the context of the Core Index.
Emotional Merger: Use of medications and devices for emotional management does not meet the threshold for being considered a merger.

Assumptions and Limitations

High Thresholds: The 50% enhancement criterion sets a high bar that current technologies have not yet met.
Data Availability: Limited access to detailed, up-to-date data may affect the accuracy of the index.
Technological Advancements: Rapid developments in technology may quickly change the index value.
Privacy Concerns: Data on individual enhancements may be difficult to obtain due to privacy regulations.

Future Outlook

As technology advances and more individuals adopt deeper forms of integration, we expect:

Increase in Index Value: The HEOS Core Index will rise as more people undergo significant physical, cognitive, or emotional enhancements.
Better Data: Improved data collection methods will enhance the accuracy of the index.
Policy Implications: Tracking this index can inform policymakers on the societal impact of technological integration.

Sources and References

World Population Data
- United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
- World Population Prospects
Gene Therapy Statistics
- Journal of Gene Medicine
- Gene Therapy Clinical Trials Worldwide
Joint Replacement Data
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- Global Surgery Data
Exoskeleton Usage
- ABI Research
- Exoskeleton Market Data
Organ Replacement Statistics
- SynCardia Systems
- Total Artificial Heart
- Medtronic
- Insulin Pump Systems
Neural Implant Data
- Medtronic
- Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy
- National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
- Cochlear Implants
AI Assistant Usage
- Statista
- Digital Voice Assistants in Use
Emotional Management Devices
- LivaNova
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy
Antidepressant Usage
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- Depression Statistics