Essays about: "biohacking"

Found 4 essays containing the word biohacking.

  1. 1. A mapping of the ethical, cultural and psychological aspects of attitudes towards Cosmetic Surgery Tourism

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Author : Yu Fan Cui; Maria Kalaridi; Andreea Lita; [2022]
    Keywords : cosmetic surgery tourism; psychology; society; media culture; utilitarian ethics; ageism; constructivist grounded theory; positive aging; attitudes; evolution;

    Abstract : This qualitative research maps the attitudes of the cosmetic surgery tourism stakeholders towards the phenomenon from their ethical, cultural and psychological aspects. Utilitarianism, media culture and mental health state that leads to the decision to experience cosmetic tourism, inform the investigation of the aforementioned aspects. READ MORE

  3. 2. Microchip implants and you : A study of the public perceptions of microchip implants

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för informatik

    Author : Mona Pettersson; [2017]
    Keywords : microchip; implant; biohacking; privacy; health tracking; embodied interaction;

    Abstract : As technology advances with time, new devices are invented and old ones used in innovative ways. Microchips have been increasingly minimized to the point where they can now fit on a fingernail. When encased in a bio-friendly coating and equipped with the appropriate in- or output technology, new modes of natural digital interaction can be explored. READ MORE

  4. 3. Elmer, the memory machine: Exploring symbiotic relationships with your microchip implant

    University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för teknik och samhälle (TS)

    Author : Victor Permild; [2017]
    Keywords : Slow technology; Speculative design; Implants; RFID; Transhumanism; Research through design;

    Abstract : In this paper, I explore the emerging field of voluntary implants as seen in the DIY biohacking scene. My work on such implants focuses specifically on implantable Radio frequency Identification capsules. READ MORE

  5. 4. Computer-human relation through glass : a part of the masters project “Growing Computers, Connecting Bodies, Cutting the Cord”

    University essay from Konstfack/Keramik & Glas

    Author : Ammy Olofsson; [2016]
    Keywords : transhumanism; arduino; biohacking; hacker movement; makers; glassblowing; craft; art; biotechnology; materiality; do-it-yourself;

    Abstract : In this master project I investigate materiality, transhumanism and alternative ways of producing knowledge and new discussions in the fields of glass craft, electronics and biotechnology. I make do-it-yourself glass computers and explore the relation between body/human-machine/computer with a hacker approach. .. READ MORE