Aimee Mullins and her 12 pairs of legs | Video on TED.com

Aimee Mullins and her 12 pairs of legs | Video on TED.com

Very interesting video on TED.com that questions the boundaries between beauty and technology. She looks at how peoples attitudes to amputees have changed from disability to potential. I recommend watching it.

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