Overthink Biohacking
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Jan 16, 2024 Exploring the world of biohackers and the philosophical questions it raises. Topics include: night vision, superhuman strength, ethics of self-experimentation, consequences of Cartesian dualism, nostalgia for a pastoral paradise, human desire for experience and investigation, transcending our bodies, cryonics research, cryopreservation for future revival, misconceptions about freezing bodies, different aspects and applications of biohacking, ethical implications, risks and harm of DIY biohacking, metaphor of entrance and penetration, trade-offs and human control limitations, dental guard as a biohacking solution, search for peak performance, uncertainties and risks in gene editing, concerns of accessibility and bioterrorism.
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Biohacking Defined as Self-Optimization
- Biohacking aims at full control and optimization of your own biology for peak self-improvement.
- It reflects a trend where humans seek to be the best version of themselves through science and technology.
Biohacking’s Mind-Body Dualism Issue
- Biohacking often entails an antagonistic mind-body dualism, treating the body as a passive system to be outsmarted.
- This perpetuates fantasies of domination and reduces the body to a set of vulnerabilities to hack.
Ellie’s Jaw Clenching Biohack
- Ellie bought a dental guard after reading Dave Asprey's book to reduce jaw clenching and brain fog.
- She tests these minor biohacks to improve sleep quality, reflecting everyday self-experimentation.