This episode is about body hacking and how microchip implants have evolved. You will learn a number of things in this episode, such as

• Public opinion on biohacking has changed
  The perception of biohacking, especially microchip implants, has changed over time. What was once considered extreme or controversial is now becoming increasingly mainstream, much like tattoos, which have gone from taboo to widely accepted.
• Microchip implants offer both practical and psychological advantages
  In addition to their technical functions, implants can also provide a sense of security and inner peace. For example, the ability to open your own home with an implant can reduce stress and provide a psychological anchor, especially for people with anxiety.
  
• Growing curiosity outweighs fear
  Although there are still concerns and fears about implants, curiosity about how they can be used is growing. People are increasingly interested in the potential applications and are asking ‘What can I do with it?’ rather than fearing the technology.
  
• Implants increase everyday comfort
  The most important applications of microchip implants do not lie in the multitude of possible uses, but in the improvement of daily life. Examples include eliminating the need for keys or wallets by using the implant for access control and payments.
  
• The future of identity management
  As AI advances, implants could play a crucial role in proving human identity in the digital world. Implants could provide a secure, unforgeable method of verifying identity, especially as AI-generated content becomes increasingly difficult to distinguish from human interactions.
  
• Implants have enormous potential in medicine
  Microchip implants could revolutionise medicine by simplifying patient identity management and enabling secure access to medical data. Biomarker implants could also monitor vital parameters such as heart rate and oxygen levels in real time and provide valuable data for telemedicine.
  
• The biggest obstacle is energy storage
  One of the main challenges preventing more advanced implant applications such as continuous health monitoring or direct communication between people is the limitation of energy storage. Once safe, efficient energy storage is developed, this will open up many new possibilities.
  
• Contactless payments are in demand like never before
  Although the technology exists, the widespread use of contactless payment implants is hampered by banking regulations. It is an application in high demand, but its breakthrough into the mainstream requires the co-operation of the financial industry.
  
• Biohacking is a tool for human connections
  Beyond technical functionality, implants can be a way to connect people. They serve as a unique conversation starter and can help build relationships by enabling new interactions (both literally and figuratively).
  
• The future of implants is interactive
  The long-term vision for implants includes interactions with the nervous system that enable direct communication, sensory feedback or even real-time data transmission between people. This would radically change how we experience technology and connect with each other.