This Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed session features Dr Hugh Herr, a professor at MIT and a double amputee, in a discussion on bionics and the future of human capability. Herr shares his personal story, recounting a mountain climbing accident that led to the loss of both legs, and explains how, just a year later, he was climbing better than before using synthetic limbs he designed himself. He explores the advanced technology behind these bionic limbs – equipped with tiny computers, sensors, and muscle–tendon-like actuators – which enable him to overcome physical limitations and carry out demanding physical tasks. The session concludes with a thought-provoking question on the future potential of bionics, including their possible application in solving complex neurological challenges.