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To say we live in exciting times is an understatement, especially given how far some of us are pushing the envelope of human experience and capability. Fast Company, recently wrote an article on the changing world of biohackers and DIY Cyborgs. Fast Company was founded in 1995 to keep the world abreast of some of the most innovative business practices and highlight individuals and teams who are leading technology and business into the future. The article is really cool and informative, and I’m grateful that they would include me:
“For biohackers everywhere, augmentation of humanity itself–whether through technology or more traditional methods–is the primary goal. Common conversation points include DIY cyborgs, the quantified self, and diet- and meditation-based improvement movements like Dave Asprey’s Bulletproof Executive, or crowdsourced health projects like CureTogether.”
If you don’t know a lot about the biohacker movement, this is a very informative article on a wide range of what people are doing. From giving themselves extra sensory perception through implantable magnets, to lab grown meat, or implantable devices to manage biosignals. In the article, Dr. Lydia Fazzio describes the purpose best when she says:
“… we all have the innate potential to be an optimal functioning human in society. Our question is: How do we get there?”
What do you think? What does it mean to be an optimal functioning human? What are you doing to get there?
"There are citizen scientists like you, Tim Ferriss, Seth Roberts, and that's about it."
"'The Bulletproof Diet is one of the easiest and most user friendly ways to display this information. It puts things on a continuum that is easy to understand; I would tell everyone: "go get that, print it out, and use it."'
"The Thiel Foundation serves Bulletproof Coffee to the prestigious 20 under 20 entrepreneurs."
Silicon Valley investor, computer security expert, and entrepreneur who spent 15 years and $250,000 to hack his own biology. He upgraded his brain by >20 IQ points, lowered his biological age, and lost 100 lbs without using calories or exercise.
