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The Intersection of Body Modification and Technology
A plain-language overview of the technology used in and around body modification, from tattoo machines and jewelry materials to lasers, implants and design tools.
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Technology Crossovers
Where technology meets body modification, from implants to future ideas.
The Intersection of Body Modification and Technology: A Conversation with a Body Modification Innovator
No interview here: a general look at the role innovators play in body modification, from tool makers and material designers to researchers, and why caution matters.
The Intersection of Body Modification and Technology: A Look at the Future
A cautious survey of plausible future developments in body modification technology, with honest limits on what is known and the safety and regulation questions involved.
The Intersection of Body Modification and Technology: The Future of Self-Expression
How digital tools, wearable displays and temporary skin technology could shape the future of self-expression, and the privacy, safety and meaning questions they raise.
The Intersection of Technology and Identity: The Future of Body Modification
How emerging technology could change ideas of identity and the body, and the ethical questions about consent, access, privacy and authenticity that come with it.
The Power of the Unseen: Exploring the World of Subdermal Implants
A general explanation of what subdermal implants are, why they carry real risks, and why only licensed medical care is appropriate for anything placed under the skin.
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Practices and Science The science and the practices, from skin and implants to hair. Art and Expression Body art as creative work, style and collaboration with artists. Industry Evolution How body art and modification developed over time, from piercing to implants. Cybernetic Futures Technology, implants and digital versions of body modification. Cosmetic Procedures General-terms look at common cosmetic and surgical procedures and the technology behind them. Hair and Temporary Looks Hair changes and painted skin as reversible or lower-commitment ways to change appearance. Piercing History Where piercing came from, what it has meant and how it is seen today. Scarification What scarification is, its history, and the debates around pain and meaning. Tattoo Stories Tattoos as personal change, emotional experience and a working craft. Artists and Craft How tattoo and piercing artists work, train and present their craft. Pain and Extreme Practices Scarring, branding, suspension, stretching and other pain-linked practices. Industry Size and Shape How big the body modification business is and where it is heading. Business Opportunities How companies, entrepreneurs and marketers work in this field. Unusual Modifications Stretching, suspension, implants and other less common practices. Risks and Consequences The physical and practical downsides of modification, and why licensed care matters. Economics of Modification How money, markets and marketing work in the modification trade. History and Evolution How modification practices developed from ancient times to today. Future of Modification Emerging trends and technologies that may shape the field. Emerging Frontiers Implants, 3D printing, body hacking and digital tools. Rising Practices Suspension, hyper-modification, micro tattoos and the anatomy behind them. Skin and Scar Science How skin is built, how it heals and what scarring involves. Piercing and Ink Science What is known about healing, anatomy and risk in piercing and tattooing. World of Modification A tour of practices, technology and the business around them.