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Book Synopsis Biohackers Magazine Issue 13 by : Biohackers Magazine Team
Download or read book Biohackers Magazine Issue 13 written by Biohackers Magazine Team and published by Biohackers Magazine . This book was released on with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Metaverse, Virtual & Mixed Reality: a New Era for Biohacking As the medical industry advances into lipid nanoparticle medicines for oncology and infectious disease management, the Artificial world is taking another dimension. The pandemic has accelerated this development even further because of the sudden increased need for remote collaboration. In the last decade, there is a real buzz for micro-dosing, psychedelics, brainpower and anything related to genetics & neuroscience. Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality already gives us access to expanded sensory-based cognitive experiences, but the new category of experience that is emerging now is Neural Reality. When consciousness and the senses are turned inward, Neural Reality is complex and rich with information. And we are back to the basic Biohacks: light and sound effects will be optimized to affect cognitive states in order to perform better, feel better, and potentially cure psychopathological related cases such as anxiety or PTSD... Stay tuned, because the future is now, the new psychedelic experiences in a fully an immersive environment that matches reality is coming sooner than you think!
Book Synopsis Biohackers Magazine Issue 9 by : Biohackers Magazine
Download or read book Biohackers Magazine Issue 9 written by Biohackers Magazine and published by Biohackers Magazine . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The importance of continual self-improvement and development cannot be understated, especially in the world of biohacking. But there is also something that cannot be overstated in this same realm of personal health and growth, and that is the vital role that women play. Often argued (and affirmed as) the more intuitive of the 2 sexes, women have and continue to push themselves and their community towards their health, wellness, and wisdom goals. In a lot of ways, men have it easy. Our bodies’ instruction manual is comparable to a generic IKEA coffee table’s guided instructions; not a lot to decipher. But some could compare women bodies’ manuals to NASA’s rocket construction directions; a lot of steps, and A LOT to understand. Granted, the woman’s body is easily the more attractive of the two in my opinion and I want it to be clear that although this statement is bias, I mean this as a more aesthetic, art-like manner. The symmetry, the intricacy, the mysteriousness, the gracefulness, just the way everything connects. Perhaps its because of this clear advantage in the beauty category, that it takes a lot to master all the processes within it. It once was said that in the beginning God first made man, but then afterwards he took a long look at him and then told himself, “I can do better than that”, and then made woman. Women are at the forefront of biohacking and its clear that the industry would not be where it is today without them. Due to women having to figure out all of their complexities, but also having the tenacity and courage to do so, they have stood side by side with men and helped to share the helpful and needed knowledge of health optimization with the world. It is with great pleasure and respect that we dedicate this issue to all of the women in the world striving to promote good health, strong lives, and clearer minds. Although we have had and will continue to have female authors and subject matter in past and future issues, every article contained inside this particular issue is either written by a female author or purely feminine in subject matter. This is our way to take a moment to highlight and thank all those women out there doing their thing. At Biohackers Magazine, we believe, - no, we know that every woman’s thought and word is just as important as every man’s. And we are here to provide this magazine as the ontic evidence to that. Without further ado, enjoy your new ‘woman-ful’ issue!
Book Synopsis Biohackers Magazine Issue 16 by : Biohackers
Download or read book Biohackers Magazine Issue 16 written by Biohackers and published by Biohackers Magazine . This book was released on with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Progress. It’s a word with meanings of advancement, improvement, and a clear change towards a goal or objective. From the moment humans have inhabited this Earth, our whole existence as a species has experienced Progress, as well as Decay. Civilizations had flourished and progressed for many years, and then decayed slowly and rotted over time until there was little to nothing left. What is left however are usually things that we following civilizations have studied and learned from. The remnants of civilizations are usually the teachings, technologies, and tools that outlast them. History does love to repeat itself and leave the following generations wondering what their marks on the world and human progress will be. Going beyond the terminology and historical examples, one can ask some more insightful, profound questions. The first is, why is there progress or decay in the first place? There is of course no clear answer to this, but I suppose it can be best summed up with the phrase, ‘First there is time, And then there is what you do with it.’ By that I mean that there is a natural order to the way things are and that to accept that there is life given to each and every being, also means one’s acceptance of this law of progress and de- cay. We, as humans, are bound to grow, just as we’re bound to shrink into old age. Although we cannot change this supernatural law of the universe, we can in many cases choose how fast we progress or decay. We can use our rational human brain towards the consistent progression of ourselves, our community, and our world. We can do this through sustained faith and steady discipline. In turn, this decreases the decaying rate. On the other hand, through the coddled comfort of selfishness and endless pity, we can do just the opposite and plateau our progress while accelerating our rate of decay. One of the main reasons I like Biohacking is because of its communal camaraderie continually focusing on progress. In fact, many famed biohackers discovered and healed themselves through biohacking after finding themselves in a deathly sick cycle of decay and depression. Biohacking, when used safely, conservatively, and respectfully can help us determine what it is that we need to progress in, how we can do it, as well as how we can measure it, and why we should progress and become the best version of ourselves. We as individuals, families, and communities can learn a lot through our experiences with decay and use these dark fragments to build a brighter picture of progress overall. And while history may indeed repeat itself as it continually proves, we as individuals have the power to choose our rate of progression and decay. Choose wisely.
Book Synopsis Biohackers Magazine Issue 14 by : Biohackers
Download or read book Biohackers Magazine Issue 14 written by Biohackers and published by Biohackers Magazine . This book was released on with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the most expensive mistake you’ve ever made? As humans, we are addicted to success, and as a paradox, this addiction led to neglect our mental health. Our contemporary urban culture makes us suffer and neglect some of the basic psychological nutrients. With advances in technology, there is increased volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity globally. We are no longer able to predict where the technology will take us. We are caught between peace and prosperity. “You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this and you will find strength.” – Marcus Aurelius This is a simple reminder to remain closely connected with mindfulness. Identify what you can and cannot control and enhance your self-awareness to enlighten your life. It is the best biohack you can use for free.
Book Synopsis Biohackers Magazine Issue 10 by : Biohackers Magazine
Download or read book Biohackers Magazine Issue 10 written by Biohackers Magazine and published by Biohackers Magazine . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There’s nothing quite like the feeling of a clear mind. Clarity can never be taken for granted. We’ve all suffered moments in our life when our mind felt clouded, inefficient, sluggish. As biohackers, we know how important it is to have a clear mind is and how it affects every other aspect of our life. Our mind is where we hold our foundations of knowledge, and also where we build on it. There are aspects of the body, mind and spirit triangle found in countless dogmas, ideologies, philosophies and the such, over the course of human history. Spirit guides us and acts through our body. Our Mind is where we can receive what the world is showing us, actively or passively, and apply this learned knowledge to serve our spirit in a mutually beneficial way towards growth. Because of this, it cannot be overstated enough that what we put into our minds, passively or actively, has a correlative impact on where we are going in our lives. Its easy to let the world shape our mind. The more difficult path is a narrow one, and involves choosing, each and every day to be the gatekeeper of what enters your mind. Awareness is the shield of any great student of life; without it, we become subject to the vast thoughts of destruction that eat away at and destroy the mind, leaving us feeling lost and in despair. The way to high road is acting as an always alert and aware sentry to your mind’s gate, only allowing thoughts, ideas, and other inputs that relate to creation and life. It all starts in the mind. The battle can go on for what feels like forever, but the battle is lost or won in the mind. Put your attention there and rest assured that you will be well-equipped and prepared to handle the toughest of obstacles that life and the world throws your way. Don’t ask for your life to be easy, ask for you to be better, to be stronger, and to be WISER to tackle and overcome all of the learning experiences. When we see what happens to us in life as an adventure, full of unpredictable events and experiences that forge our armor to be more effective, we go into battle with a clear and set mindset - To come out on top and wiser, after all the ashes of the battlefield fall. To loves wisdom, we must first become aware of what contributes and what attacks our wisdom. Make your mind aware and walk confidently into each challenge life presents you.
Book Synopsis Biohackers Magazine Issue 11 by : Biohackers
Download or read book Biohackers Magazine Issue 11 written by Biohackers and published by Biohackers Magazine . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world and the humans share a special bond together. The world is a place full of vibrant life, unpredictable events, and a sort of beautiful, self-sustaining chaos. The Human being’s journey on this Earth is one that is corporeal yet also deeply spiritual. The world presents so many things into our lives that often we forget that we are more than just what invokes responses from our physical senses. What separates man from every other creature is his ability to think rationally. What man lacks in survival endowments such as long claws, fur, etc., man makes up for in his ability to know. Man can think and know that he thinks. Man can eat and know that he eats. Man can speak and know that he speaks. The human being is able to conquer and have dominion over the creatures and the world itself, because of this unique ability to know rationally. There are many different areas where the human being shows this separation of pure intellect. One would be his tool-making ability or homo-Faber. It is true that some monkeys can make tools, but it is the only man that makes these tools not just as an extension of their bodily reach, but as direct fruition of their thoughts. Community, Language, Science, Arts, Religion, Death, and Culture are all elements that show man’s rationality, his intellect. The intellect exists in the soul of man and animates the body through the influence on man’s free will. Too often we focus on the superficial parts of ourselves and get lost in the mainstream’s constant influential assault about how we should be physical. While of course we are composed of the body, we must remember that it is the soul that also makes up our life, and its health must also be taken into consideration in everything we do. We can define a human being as a rational animal, a composite of both body and soul. Its soul is the subsistent element, and its powers involve the knowing intellect and the will to do good. With free will aiming toward good, and knowledge aiming towards the truth, the human being works towards becoming more beautiful in the sense of intentionality, of culture. Biohacking in its deepest sense must look beyond the temporal world of physiological and temporal matter and adhere to the health and the growth of the human soul. We are all on this Earth together and as biohackers, we have the mission of increasing our knowledge every single day to feed not only our bodies and brains but most importantly our souls. When one chooses to take the time to explore such questions as who they are and how they act, and where they are going, and what is their purpose, they increase their value as a person through this continual development. Their soul becomes more of a master over their temporal body and they can live life with perhaps more peace and happiness because of their continued growth and development of their soul, which acts through their body.
Download or read book Biohackers Magazine Issue 17 written by and published by Biohackers Magazine . This book was released on with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When one experiences a new product, a new treatment, or a new idea, there’s little that compares to the feelings of excitement and hope that rush in, fueling one’s faith in the upright direction of humanity. I just recently attended the 8th Annual Biohacking Conference hosted by Dave Asprey in LA and like each biohacking event, I left feeling inspired to say the least. Everything I saw, every person I met, and every biohack I experienced, further fed my appetite to share these great ideas and practices with the world, a world hungering for the opposite approach of industrialized medicine. Now, of course, not every biohack is exactly 100% proven. Suffice it to say, there are many that are still in the process of collecting data from studies and clinical trials. However, those that have stood up to the modern pill-popping regimes and have adamantly supported their ideas on the foundations of strong scientific data, are truly examples to be held in high regard. I was impressed with the many products and companies at the conference that held a mission of dedicated service to fellow mankind. Yes, like in any startup industry, or even industry for that matter, there are those who are looking to push some falsehood to scheme people into buying their product or services. But as we know, the companies that rise to the top are those that stick to the cardinal virtues that make up all of us, Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance. The Biohacking Industry is outgrowing its mold and soon a new layer of enthusiasts will be added. This is something that should enthrall us, but it shouldn't permit us to lose sight of the foundational attributes that make and will continue to make us biohackers for the rest of our lives. Essentially, we are all after freedom - freedom from disease, freedom from injury, freedom from hysteria, and freedom from aging. Responsible Biohacking is perhaps the best way towards that freedom, and we must continually adjust our sails to catch the winds that stem from truth and service. That is what we at Biohackers Magazine strive towards - serving the community through the provision of information carefully discerned and attuned to the values of sincerity and science.
Download or read book Biohacker's Magazine Issue 19 written by and published by Biohackers Magazine . This book was released on with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the end of our lives, do we not all have the will to be able to say that we fully lived our life to the extent of our abilities? In other words, deep down, I believe we all have the desire to leave this the world knowing that although we make mistakes and had some pitfalls, we did our absolute best to be the highest level of the person we were made to be. The reason we all have this desire is not a selfish one but in fact an unselfish one. This is because when we are optimizing ourselves to function at our premium versions of ourselves, we are providing a stronger, more efficient individual to the benefit of the community as a whole. Then the question arises, how do we know who we are at our maximum level, and better yet, how do we reach this utmost level of attainment and fulfillment? The answer can be summed up to one word: Wisdom. Wisdom is our best friend. It guides us and protects us. It strengthens us and nourishes us. There are many other words for this – Discipline, Knowledge, etc. - but Wisdom is perhaps the word with the most meaning. When humans make it their mission to grow towards something higher, something more transcendent than their baseline selves, they are undertaking the process of acquiring wisdom. Wisdom can be sought in many ways - books, orators, experiences. Biohacking in a most fundamental sense is for all intents and purposes an avenue to acquiring wisdom about ourselves both subjectively and objectively, and taking this knowl- edge to optimize our entire self (soul, mind, & body) for purpose of healthy growth and prosperity. In our forever increasingly busy world full of languishing and slothful distractions, we must continually fight back the urge to give more of our time to these easy, mind-numbing diversions and instead see the present and long-term benefits of allocating our time towards to pursuit of wisdom and optimization, essentially the pursuit of happiness. Prioritize your biohacks and self-growth habits in your life and continue leveling up!
Download or read book Biohackers Magazine written by Biohackers and published by Biohackers Magazine . This book was released on with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Biohackers magazine, where we put a spotlight on the power of nutrition and diet to promote optimal health and vitality. Our magazine is dedicated to providing you with the latest insights, research, and expert advice on everything related to diet and nutrition. We believe that a healthy and balanced diet is the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle and that the right foods can help prevent and even reverse many chronic diseases. Our magazine offers a wide range of features, from in-depth articles on the science of nutrition to practical tips on how to shop, cook and eat for optimal health. Our team of experts includes registered dietitians, nutritionists, doctors, chefs, and other health professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our pages. Whether you're looking to lose weight, manage a chronic health condition, or want to feel your best, our magazine offers the latest research and evidence-based advice to help you achieve your goals. We also feature inspiring success stories of individuals who have transformed their health and well-being through diet and lifestyle changes. You'll find delicious and healthy recipes, food trends, and meal plans to help you incorporate a variety of nutrient-dense foods into your diet, including plant-based options, for those who follow a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. In our magazine, you'll learn about the importance of balanced eating and how to make sustainable changes to your diet that support your health goals. Our magazine is committed to providing readers with the tools and resources they need to make informed decisions about their health, with a focus on promoting health and wellness through the power of food.
Download or read book Biohackers Magazine written by and published by Biohackers Magazine . This book was released on with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First impressions seem to always get the better of us. Quick judgments about others, ourselves, and our communities never seem to cease making their presence known in our minds. Psychologically, these initial assumptions and impressions that our mind receives are tactics our mind uses as a means of survival, sometimes aligning with our intuition to help us determine what or who is going to be helpful or harmful. But we must be careful here. Our mind is equipped to handle countless sensations and thoughts, and due to this, we sometimes get so bogged down by this demanding, busy world that we take the easy way out and make a judgment based solely on superficial knowledge, without any deeper reflection or analysis. The world is fast-paced, and although our mind does well to keep up, it needs to be able to consciously recognize that our health, both individual and as human beings, is dependent on the strive to understand oneself and the other with empathy and compassion. COVID-19 has shed a new spotlight on the increasing mental health crisis that is facing our world, and I believe that one of the main causes is careless thinking that leads to quick assumptions, to save oneself the time of research and contemplation. Don’t let others think for you. Yes, respect those with the authority to offer professional opinions, but don’t be a follower, be a student and learn from every experience. When your health seems to suffer, don’t assume the worst. When someone comes at you the wrong way, don’t write them off as a heartless soul. When you have a tough interaction with someone representing another community, don’t assume that everyone else is like that. Instead, look for the best in yourself, others, and the community. There is the power behind the phrase “Love thy neighbor”. When we treat every person that we come across as our neighbor, we break down the prideful barriers that ABOUT DALLAS MCCLAIN Born in the USA, Dallas is a passionate reader of theological and personal development books. He is a devout Catholic Christian and enjoys time outdoors while being a tennis enthusiast. He is the Chief Financial Officer and Editor of Biohackers Update Magazine and the co-founder. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, as well as a TEFL level 5 certificate in teaching English. He is currently living in Orlando, Florida with his wife, daughter, and son, where he enjoys writing, sports, and nature hikes in his free time. Dallas can best be reached at his email: [email protected] lead to alienation and instead open the gates to continued togetherness and participation in a loving community. I think too often we, as biohackers focus more on the physical side of things, which is, of course, important but does not truly define what it means to be human. The human person is a compositum of both mind and body. Spiritual and Corporeal substance. When biohacking ourselves, let’s remember to start with the intention of acting out of love for thyself, of thy neighbor, and of thy community. There will always be disagreements between people, but when we see the other person as our neighbor, as another one of us, so to speak, we offer respect and extinguish any hatred and sinful intentions from the relationship, thus creating a peaceful, happier, and more vibrant environment to foster a healthy mind that’s prepared for whatever the onerous world throws at it.
Book Synopsis We Have the Technology by : Kara Platoni
Download or read book We Have the Technology written by Kara Platoni and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2015-12-08 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An award-winning journalist investigates how scientists and citizens around the world are re-tooling our senses-and what their discoveries are teaching us about the nature and future of human perception How do we know what's real? That's not a trick question: sensory science is increasingly finding that we don't perceive reality: we create it through perception. In We Have the Technology, science writer Kara Platoni guides us through the latest developments in the science of sensory perception. We Have the Technology introduces us to researchers who are changing the way we experience the world, whether creating scents that stimulate the memories of Alzheimer's patients, constructing virtual limbs that approximate a sense of touch, or building augmented reality labs that prepare soldiers for the battlefield. These diverse investigations not only explain previously elusive aspects of human experience, but offer tantalizing glimpses into a future when we can expand, control, and enhance our senses as never before. A fascinating tour of human capability and scientific ingenuity, We Have the Technology offers essential insights into the nature and possibilities of human experience.
Book Synopsis Biohacking, Bodies and Do-It-Yourself by : Mirjam Grewe-Salfeld
Download or read book Biohacking, Bodies and Do-It-Yourself written by Mirjam Grewe-Salfeld and published by transcript Verlag. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From self-help books and nootropics, to self-tracking and home health tests, to the tinkering with technology and biological particles - biohacking brings biology, medicine, and the material foundation of life into the sphere of »do-it-yourself«. This trend has the potential to fundamentally change people's relationship with their bodies and biology but it also creates new cultural narratives of responsibility, authority, and differentiation. Covering a broad range of examples, this book explores practices and representations of biohacking in popular culture, discussing their ambiguous position between empowerment and requirement, promise and prescription.
Book Synopsis Neuroscience Calisthenics: Hijack your Body Clock by : Jean Fallacara
Download or read book Neuroscience Calisthenics: Hijack your Body Clock written by Jean Fallacara and published by Jean Fallacara. This book was released on with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all aspire to live a long and healthy life and know that staying active is critical to achieving this goal. Usually, we think that we physically peak at around the age of 20. That is what most physical trainers, athletes but mainly the media are going to tell you and they are not wrong. It is just what they are used to seeing. Most gymnasts or Olympic athletes that we see usually reach their prime in their late teens or early twenties. Taking Usain Bolt as an example; he had been earning gold medals in several world championships ever since he was 15 but it was in the 2008 Beijing Olympics that he lit up the world stage when he broke the world record for the 100-meter sprint. Since then he has progressed on to break his own record and earn consecutive gold medals in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics, up until he was 30, after which he retired.
Book Synopsis Thriving with Microbes by : Sputnik Futures
Download or read book Thriving with Microbes written by Sputnik Futures and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the remarkable minds of Sputnik Futures, this visually engaging exploration of the microbes that surround us and how these unseen powerhouses are shaping our future is perfect for readers of I Contain Multitudes and 10% Human. Let’s face it, microbes rule the world! Bacteria, fungi, archaea, protozoa, algae, even viruses—these microorganisms may go unseen, but the impact they have on our lives is unmistakable. From panspermia (the bacteria dust from our galaxy) and the microbiomes of our homes and our environments, to emerging research on microbes’ role in our social emotions of love and empathy, and the realization that we are a superorganism, made up of trillions of bacteria that may be what makes us “human,” the authors take you through a fascinating revelation of how microbial populations play a crucial role in every aspect of our life. Breakthroughs in our understanding of microbes are shaping the frontier of medicine and health, technology, environmentalism, wellness, architecture, and more. Microbes are talking to us, and we are learning to speak to them in turn. For example, did you know: -That the mind and the gut talk to each other? -That your personality may be shaped by your microbiome? -That a lack of biodiversity can make you sick? -That microbes can reverse climate change and reduce plastic waste? -That our first microbes came from the universe, and we are taking our microorganisms back to space? In Thriving with Microbes, the brilliant minds of Sputnik Futures reveal cutting-edge discoveries from biologists, doctors, ecologists, technologists, and thought leaders as they explore the vast network of microorganisms around and within us. With expert voices, bold discoveries, and engaging visuals, this captivating addition to the Alice in Futureland® series is a must-read guide to the vibrant microbial world we inhabit, how it is shaping our individuality, and the miraculous future these microorganisms are showing us.
Author :Emily Anthes Publisher :Scientific American / Farrar, Straus and Giroux ISBN 13 :142994952X Total Pages :255 pages Book Rating :4.4/5 (299 download)
Book Synopsis Frankenstein's Cat by : Emily Anthes
Download or read book Frankenstein's Cat written by Emily Anthes and published by Scientific American / Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2013-03-12 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of 2014 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Best Young Adult Science Book Longlisted for the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award One of Nature's Summer Book Picks One of Publishers Weekly's Top Ten Spring 2013 Science Books For centuries, we've toyed with our creature companions, breeding dogs that herd and hunt, housecats that look like tigers, and teacup pigs that fit snugly in our handbags. But what happens when we take animal alteration a step further, engineering a cat that glows green under ultraviolet light or cloning the beloved family Labrador? Science has given us a whole new toolbox for tinkering with life. How are we using it? In Frankenstein's Cat, the journalist Emily Anthes takes us from petri dish to pet store as she explores how biotechnology is shaping the future of our furry and feathered friends. As she ventures from bucolic barnyards to a "frozen zoo" where scientists are storing DNA from the planet's most exotic creatures, she discovers how we can use cloning to protect endangered species, craft prosthetics to save injured animals, and employ genetic engineering to supply farms with disease-resistant livestock. Along the way, we meet some of the animals that are ushering in this astonishing age of enhancement, including sensor-wearing seals, cyborg beetles, a bionic bulldog, and the world's first cloned cat. Through her encounters with scientists, conservationists, ethicists, and entrepreneurs, Anthes reveals that while some of our interventions may be trivial (behold: the GloFish), others could improve the lives of many species-including our own. So what does biotechnology really mean for the world's wild things? And what do our brave new beasts tell us about ourselves? With keen insight and her trademark spunk, Anthes highlights both the peril and the promise of our scientific superpowers, taking us on an adventure into a world where our grandest science fiction fantasies are fast becoming reality.
Download or read book Biohackers written by Alessandro Delfanti and published by Pluto Press. This book was released on 2013-05-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biohackers explores fundamental changes occurring in the circulation and ownership of scientific information. Alessandro Delfanti argues that the combination of the ethos of 20th century science, the hacker movement and the free software movement is producing an open science culture which redefines the relationship between researchers, scientific institutions and commercial companies. Biohackers looks at the emergence of the citizen biology community "DIYbio", the shift to open access by the American biologist Craig Venter and the rebellion of the Italian virologist Ilaria Capua against WHO data-sharing policies. Delfanti argues that these biologists and many others are involved in a transformation of both life sciences and information systems, using open access tools and claiming independence from both academic and corporate institutions.
Book Synopsis The Handbook of Peer Production by : Mathieu O'Neil
Download or read book The Handbook of Peer Production written by Mathieu O'Neil and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive reference work with comprehensive analysis and review of peer production Peer production is no longer the sole domain of small groups of technical or academic elites. The internet has enabled millions of people to collectively produce, revise, and distribute everything from computer operating systems and applications to encyclopedia articles and film and television databases. Today, peer production has branched out to include wireless networks, online currencies, biohacking, and peer-to-peer urbanism, amongst others. The Handbook of Peer Production outlines central concepts, examines current and emerging areas of application, and analyzes the forms and principles of cooperation that continue to impact multiple areas of production and sociality. Featuring contributions from an international team of experts in the field, this landmark work maps the origins and manifestations of peer production, discusses the factors and conditions that are enabling, advancing, and co-opting peer production, and considers its current impact and potential consequences for the social order. Detailed chapters address the governance, political economy, and cultures of peer production, user motivations, social rules and norms, the role of peer production in social change and activism, and much more. Filling a gap in available literature as the only extensive overview of peer production’s modes of generating informational goods and services, this groundbreaking volume: Offers accessible, up-to-date information to both specialists and non-specialists across academia, industry, journalism, and public advocacy Includes interviews with leading practitioners discussing the future of peer production Discusses the history, traditions, key debates, and pioneers of peer production Explores technologies for peer production, openness and licensing, peer learning, open design and manufacturing, and free and open-source software The Handbook of Peer Production is an indispensable resource for students, instructors, researchers, and professionals working in fields including communication studies, science and technology studies, sociology, and management studies, as well as those interested in the network information economy, the public domain, and new forms of organization and networking.