The crisp, clean, fluid beauty of machines and technology captures the eye of every human being. People are attracted to the elegant curves and shiny surfaces that man-made objects possess. The perfection of such beautiful designs fascinates the human race; nature is no longer the source of desired beauty. However, when it comes to fashion, futuristic and cyborg designs are mostly unheard of. People desire the aesthetic perfection that exists in technology but not yet to adorn natural bodies. Fashion and clothing styles are the only areas that remained untouched by technology until recently. However, in the human aspect perfection is desired, along with the human need to advance. Through superficiality and the need to progress, musical artists use fashion as a means to break the boundaries of normality in human appearance. Superficiality will always exist as an integral part of human nature. Human beings are constantly seeking perfection (like that of machines). No matter how different each individual is, the common trait of an inherent superficiality is shared because it is rooted deep in the human experience. A common question that arises is, “What is this perfection we aspire to? It is the strengthening of self-esteem, the success of overcoming, the actualization of the self. This commitment is universal for humanity (although each individual gives it his unique imprint) and carries within it the goal of an ideal community” (Rummel). Perfection will always be in the minds of human beings. In search of this perfection, famous musical artists like Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Beyonce (and others), all dress up to look like futuristic machines. Artists have created a cyborg fashion style that more closely resembles...... middle of paper ...... and Beyonce have pushed the old boundaries of what was considered normal and now they have created a new standard of normality, demonstrating that normality is ephemeral. Works Cited Rummel, Rj "MOTIVATION AND OBJECTIVES." University of Hawaii System. November 28, 2002. Web. December 06, 2011. .Sharp, Patrick B. "Man the Toolmaker." Wild Perils: Racial Borders and Nuclear Apocalypse in American Culture. Norman: University of Oklahoma, 2007. Print. "Taking Risks to Support Controversial Issues: Pushing the Boundaries of Philanthropy | Latest from the Alliance." Latest from the Alliance | Latest from the Alliance | News and commentary on philanthropy and social investing around the world. Network. 06 December. 2011. .