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ackblom12:
I was reminded that this seminar existed, so here is Lepht talking about the biohacking movement.
Cybernetics for the Masses
mtmerrick:
That looks fascinating =D
*sits down to watch*
EDIT: just finished the vid. very educational. also, i love that girl. :psyduck:
ackblom12:
One thing to point out about biohacking is that it's not something most people should attempt at a DIY level. It's dangerous, painful, requires other people you trust to at least supervise, some knowledge of how to do it safely (Lepht is one of the better ones, but she does some insanely unsanitary procedures) and has a relatively high potential to end up with a trip to the ER. Not to mention the possibility of mental health concerns that Doctors may have. In the countries with a proper medical system you have a much better options for this, but in the US you've got to be a bit more financially stable with insurance (and a good excuse) and/or be willing to go into medical debt. I've done my own magnet implant before, but that's about the extent that I'd be willing to work on myself in the future without more first hand experience.
Papersatan:
And that was with me resisting, because he was uninsured. We did a lot of planning though.
We worked out what each step would be and what alternate next steps would be if something went wrong (Can't get the incision to stay closed, can't get the magnet in, Steve passes out, I pass out, etc).
We talked through the plan dozens of times, so we both knew what each step was and were confident we were prepared.
We had all the materials we would need for each step laid out in easy reach.
We had an agreement ahead of time about when to seek medical help, both during the procedure, and during the healing.
My heart was still going triple speed, and I don't think I stopped worrying for days. My biggest fear was infection, since getting him antibiotics would be a pain.
mtmerrick:
Yeah, I lack the pain tolerance and self confidence to DIY bio hacking. Knock me out, drug/drunk me up, or tie me down (any of the three) and I'll be fine, but I have this massive mental block to inflicting physical pain on myself. Just can't do it even when it's for my own good
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