<ul><li>The concept of machines imitating life has evolved from ancient myths to the age of artificial intelligence.</li><li>Throughout history, there have been various examples of automata, prosthetics, and early ideas of biological joints.</li><li>The convergence of flesh and gear influenced literature, with stories like E.T.A. Hoffmann's 'Der Sandmann' and Karel Čapek's play 'R.U.R.' introducing the idea of humanoid machines.</li><li>Today, the line between human and machine is becoming increasingly blurry, with biocybernetic integration and technologies like neural interfaces challenging our perception of what it means to be alive.</li></ul>

Mechanical Life: From Hephaestus’s Forge to the Age of Artificial Intelligence

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