This Implant Looks Gruesome, But What It's Capable Of Is Mind Blowing
July 17, 2015 #expanse
 
By August West
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Tim Cannon isn't like most people one would meet by chance. He calls himself a "biohacker," and he's part of a growing movement of people around the world who feel that it's time for humanity to bypass the limits of evolution. With each new project they embark on, they push the boundaries of human capabilities.

This piece from VICE follows Tim through the process of a biotech implant, and by the time the clip is over, he's a bonafide cyborg. As far as we can tell, with this move, Cannon became the first man on earth to receive an implant with the sole purpose of self-enhancement. The device, called Circadia, works with any Android phone (sorry, Apple fans). It reads biomedical data (in this case, his temperature), and transfers it via Bluetooth to a connected device.

While a simple temperature reading might seem like a weak draw for such an invasive procedure, this device has mind blowing implications for the future. For one, it can relay a steady stream of biometric data wirelessly via bluetooth.

Everyone has tools to measure body temperature, but measuring it over time is a hassle that requires a new measurement for each data point, whereas this is constant. The Circadia doesn't just transmit data wirelessly — it charges wirelessly, too, through induction; eliminating the need to remove it.

Skeptics are easy to find when sharing information like this. One might wonder why someone else would undergo such an intense procedure simply for temperature monitoring, but for folks on the forefront of this movement, this goes deeper than hot or cold. It marks a milestone that can serve as a building block for next-generation projects.

Would you consider a body modification like this? What changes might you make to the Circadia to make it more useful? Let us know in the comments on Facebook, and be sure to share this clip with your friends!

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