This cautionary tale is about how “nothing will live or die unchecked” in the next 50 years. Is this what we want for our children?
Who wants their body on the internet, especially on the darknet?
Having experienced the world 50 years ago firsthand, I predict that the next 50 years will play out very differently than the past half century. Our adventure into the internet of bodies reveals both the wonders and challenges that await us in this digital realm where every heartbeat resonates with meaning.
Our bodies, the vessels of consciousness, are the center of our being. However, in the era of the Internet of Bodies (IoB), this essence has become digitized and interconnected with the digital realm, provoking deep debates among thought leaders, practitioners, and authorities.
As someone who has been deeply involved with the Internet of Things (IoT) since its inception, I have researched its complexity and impact, and researched safety, We have addressed security and privacy concerns. , stories, blog posts.
Since 2016, the concept of IoB has emerged in industry, media, and academia, distinguishing it from the Internet of Behavior, which is related but still less considered in academic discussions. This story reflects my seven years of research into his IoB progress as a researcher and technician in an ethnographic setting.
Optimists envision a future where IoB innovations empower people: brain implants to help people with disabilities, smart stents to monitor health status, artificial organs to manage diseases like diabetes.
But alongside these promises, there are also concerns voiced by pessimists and neutral observers like me, including privacy violations, bodily autonomy risks, and ethical difficulties in wild cyberspace, including the darknet. are listed.
Exploring the pros and cons between optimistic and pessimistic thinking, I am deeply intrigued by the possibilities of IoB, but also mindful of its pitfalls.
