Publication/Creation Date

September 22 2018

Creators/Contributors

Maryse Zeidler (creator)
Russ Foxx (contributor)
Anna Wexler (contributor)
Nicolas Le Dévédec (contributor)

Description

Russ Foxx strolls up to his home in Vancouver and lifts his arm to unlock his door — but instead of using keys, he simply waves the back of his hand near the knob until it clicks open. 

Foxx, 36, is able to do so because of a small transponder implanted just beneath his skin on his left hand. A self-described transhumanist, Foxx uses science and technology to push his body beyond its physical limitations. 

Related Body Part

Hand, Entire Body

Augments

Expressing, Improving, Altering, Enhancing, Interacting, Sharing, Sensing, Unlocking, Extending, Transcending

Technology Keywords

Biohacking, Body Hacking, Transponders, Magnetic Field, Cyborgs, Microchips, Computer Chip, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Near Field Communication (NFC)

Keywords

Transhumanism, Body Modification, Capitalism, Productivity, Performance, Senses, Style, Artists, Critical Thinking

Marketing Keywords

Black Mirror, BDYHAX 2018 Conference

Source

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/meet-the-b-c-man-who-uses-body-modifying-technology-to-enhance-physical-capabilities-1.4825085