The crisp, clean, soft beauty of machines and technology captures the eye of every human being. People are attracted to the elegant curves and shiny surfaces of man-made objects. The perfection of such beautiful designs fascinates humankind; nature is no longer the source of desired beauty. Yet when it comes to fashion, futuristic and cyborgian 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 have remained untouched by technology until recent times. However, perfection is sought in human appearance, as well as the human need to move forward. Through superficiality and the need to progress, musical artists use their fashion as a way to break the boundaries of normality of human appearance. Superficiality will always exist as an integral part of human nature. Humans are constantly striving for perfection (like machines). As different as each individual is, the common trait of an inherent superficiality is shared because it is deeply rooted in the human experience. A common question that arises is, “What is this perfection we are striving for?” It is the improvement of self-esteem, the success of surpassing oneself, the actualization of oneself. This effort is universal for humanity (even if each individual gives it their unique mark) and carries within it the objective of an ideal community” (Rummel). Perfection will always be in the minds of human beings. In pursuit of this perfection, popular musical artists such as Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Beyoncé (and others) all dress to look like futuristic machines. Artists have created a cyborg fashion style that looks more like...... middle of paper...... and Beyoncé have pushed the old boundaries of what was considered normal and have now created a new standard of normality. , proving that normality is fleeting. Works Cited Rummel, Rj "MOTIVATION AND GOALS." University of Hawaii System. November 28, 2002. The web. December 6, 2011. Sharp, Patrick B. “Man the Toolmaker.” Savage Perils: Racial Boundaries and Nuclear Apocalypse in American Culture. Norman: University of Oklahoma, 2007. Print. “Taking a Risk to Support Controversial Issues: Pushing the Boundaries of Philanthropy | Latest news from the Alliance. » Latest news from Alliance | Latest news from Alliance | News and commentary on philanthropy and social investment around the world. Internet. December 6. 2011. .