• tal@lemmy.today
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      5 months ago

      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_implant

      Magnetic implant is an experimental procedure in which small, powerful magnets (such as neodymium) are inserted beneath the skin, often in the tips of fingers. They exist in tubes and discs. This procedure is popular among biohackers and grinders, but remains experimental.[1] Magnetic implants are often performed by amateurs at home, using readily available surgical tools and magnets found online. However, some professional body modification shops do perform implant surgeries.[2] Magnetic implants can also be used as an interface for portable devices to create other new “senses”, for example converting other sensory inputs such as ultrasonic or infra-red into a touch sensation.

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      5 months ago

      Seriously, so many times I’ve dropped a screw and can’t find or reach it…

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      Years ago there was a trend of implanting tiny magnets into your fingertips to allow people to be able to feel magnetic fields. It was big in the body mod community around 2010 ish.