The Extreme Medical Advancements of the 80s | Before 2000: Superhuman

The Extreme Medical Advancements of the 80s | Before 2000: Superhuman The dream of upgrading the human body spans centuries, and in the 80s and 90s it felt closer than ever. It wasn’t just about medical breakthroughs. Technology promised to make us faster, stronger, more beautiful, and even immortal. From speed-boosting exoskeletons to fire-proof suits, and from male chest implants to artificial hearts, meet the innovations that helped usher in a superhuman age. Before 2000 | S1E03 | Superhuman Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more. Subscribe so you don't miss out Subscribe for more Documentary Central 👉 https://bit.ly/3yslxbL Your support fuels our exploration! Help us uncover new stories and share diverse voices by donating to our channel through Super Thanks! More amazing playlists Below! Extraordinary Documentaries 👉 http://bit.ly/3ycvSI6 Conspiracy Theories 👉 http://bit.ly/3SNtbq9 History Documentaries 👉 http://bit.ly/3moYtaG Documentaries on War 👉 http://bit.ly/3IRvrbk Nature Documentaries 👉 http://bit.ly/3SP5ZYo **This film is under non-exclusive license from Beyond. All rights reserved. All of the content on this channel is UNDER LEGAL LICENSE (We have written contracts) from various copyright holders and distributors. We ask you to please contact us if you believe there are any copyright issues via - [email protected] Documentary Central is owned and operated by VA Media Ltd. All rights reserved. #Documentary #Channel #Facts 00:00 Retrotech: How Beyond 2000 Predicted the Future 01:57 90s Speed Tech Failures: Spring Walker & Turbo Skis 07:23 Extreme Safety Gear: Fireproof Suits & Hypothermia Survival 12:34 Deep Sea Diving Suits & NASA Space Suit Prototypes 17:27 1980s Plastic Surgery Boom: Pec Implants & Liposuction 27:54 Breakthrough Bionics: The History of the Utah Arm 35:23 Jarvik 7 & The Evolution of Artificial Hearts 38:18 IVF History & The 1980s Reproductive Revolution 43:07 The First Human Cyborg, Smart Drugs & Early Biohacking 50:28 Cryogenics, Life Extension & Modern Mummification