TY - GEN
T1 - Analysing the Rise of Biohacking in a Tech-Driven City
T2 - 16th International Conference on Intelligent Human Computer Interaction, IHCI 2024
AU - Hoffmans, Charlotte C.A.
AU - van der Does, Lisa
AU - van der Kolk, Merel
AU - van Rooyen, Timo
AU - Barelds, Nick
AU - Treur, Jan
AU - Roelofsma, Peter H.M.P.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025.
PY - 2025
Y1 - 2025
N2 - In this paper we analyse the world and network connections of biohacking within a medium-sized city, focusing on the interactions between the stakeholders and the potential risks and benefits. Through the design of a network model and simulation experiments with it, we get insight into the dynamics of biohacking activities and the impact of potential protective measures in a medium-sized city. One the findings from the simulation scenario was the identification of the risks associated with unregulated biohacking practices, in particular those conducted by DIY biohacking enthusiasts. The conducted simulations showed how with the implementation of structured protective measures, such as the public forum and task forces, the risk levels can be reduced. The simulations also showed that the benefits from biohacking such as enhanced physical and cognitive abilities can outweigh the risks of complications over time, providing that protective measures have been provided and are effective.
AB - In this paper we analyse the world and network connections of biohacking within a medium-sized city, focusing on the interactions between the stakeholders and the potential risks and benefits. Through the design of a network model and simulation experiments with it, we get insight into the dynamics of biohacking activities and the impact of potential protective measures in a medium-sized city. One the findings from the simulation scenario was the identification of the risks associated with unregulated biohacking practices, in particular those conducted by DIY biohacking enthusiasts. The conducted simulations showed how with the implementation of structured protective measures, such as the public forum and task forces, the risk levels can be reduced. The simulations also showed that the benefits from biohacking such as enhanced physical and cognitive abilities can outweigh the risks of complications over time, providing that protective measures have been provided and are effective.
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105007555336
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U2 - 10.1007/978-3-031-88705-5_31
DO - 10.1007/978-3-031-88705-5_31
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:105007555336
SN - 9783031887048
VL - 1
T3 - Lecture Notes in Computer Science
SP - 367
EP - 379
BT - Intelligent Human Computer Interaction
A2 - Singh, Dhananjay
A2 - van ’t Klooster, Jan-Willem
A2 - Tiwary, Uma Shanker
PB - Springer Nature
Y2 - 13 November 2024 through 16 November 2024
ER -