Description: Internet of Bodies (IoB) encompasses a wide range of technologies already in extensive use, including wearable devices, implantable medical devices, ingestible sensors, smart clothing, and biometric scanners, among others. These devices can collect various types of data, such as physiological metrics (heart rate, blood pressure, temperature), activity levels, location, and even biochemical information, so potential misuses can pose significant danger to users. As technology develops, we are moving from bracelets reading physical activity and smart watches to neurocomputer interfaces that would actually merge a person and a computer together. Human evolution is on the edge of a new era and the jury is still out on whether this technology presents more risks or opportunities. The practice of 'biohacking' (by the wearable users and not a third-party) is becoming known - it encompasses various practices aimed at modifying or augmenting biological systems, such as the case of billionaire Bryan Johnson, often recurring to DIY experiments, but mostly recording IoB devices' data and analysing it to find patterns and make informed decisions based on the results. How will the introduction of the third generation of IoB devices affect us and the world around us? Won't some IoB devices will not be used for good (for example, "smart lenses" that record every movement)? And how can a person be offline if the Internet is a physical part of you now?
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