Biohacking

bio-hak-ing

Medical Slang

Definition

The practice of using science and technology to upgrade your body and mind for optimal health and performance.

Example

"I'm all about biohacking my diet to find what works best for my body."

Etymology

A blend of 'biological' and 'hacking', reflecting the DIY approach to biology and health.

Also Known As

self-optimization
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In the old days, living a long life was about eating your greens and not annoying the bull. Now you've got young people fiddling with their DNA like they've got the cheat codes for life. "Back in my day, biohacking just meant having whiskey and a nap. And I seem to be doing just fine at 90."

You've finally decided that the Grim Reaper is just an IT issue, and you’ve booted up your genetic software update to stay, well, forever young. Just remember, we're all just a few good algorithms away from downloading our consciousness into a karaoke machine. "Dude, with biohacking, I'll be singing the same bad karaoke for eons."

Why wait for evolution to optimize when you can just tweak your biology like an Excel sheet? Welcome to a world where your breakfast supplement routine comes with footnotes and citations. "Hold up, let me check my biohacking spreadsheet before I commit to the multivitamin."

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