From my perspective, I feel this phrase from a source I came across gives an accurate answer to the question above.
According to the source,
"Cyborg, a compound word derived from cybernetics and organism, is a term coined by Manfred Clynes in 1960 to describe the need for mankind to artificially enhance biological functions in order to survive in the hostile environment of Space. Originally, a cyborg referred to a human being with bodily functions aided or controlled by technological devices, such as an oxygen tank, artificial heart valve or insulin pump. Over the years, the term has acquired a more general meaning, describing the dependence of human beings on technology. In this sense, cyborg can be used to characterize anyone who relies on a computer to complete their daily work."
From the above, there an indication to the fact that we are not technology itself.
The basic idea here is that to simply use technological device for biological functions, we have extended the usage to a complete reliance on these technologies. Consequently, everything about us seem to become technologised and we appear to live and behave as though we are technology.
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