Malmö University Publications
Change search
CiteExportLink to record
Permanent link

Direct link
Cite
Citation style
  • apa
  • ieee
  • modern-language-association-8th-edition
  • vancouver
  • Other style
More styles
Language
  • de-DE
  • en-GB
  • en-US
  • fi-FI
  • nn-NO
  • nn-NB
  • sv-SE
  • Other locale
More languages
Output format
  • html
  • text
  • asciidoc
  • rtf
Elmer, the memory machine: Exploring symbiotic relationships with your microchip implant
Malmö högskola, Faculty of Technology and Society (TS).
2017 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en]

In this paper, I explore the emerging field of voluntary implants as seen in the DIY biohacking scene. My work on such implants focuses specifically on implantable Radio frequency Identification capsules. With the approach of research through design, I have undergone an iterative process, combining research and prototyping methods to externalize insights and knowledge generated along the way, in an effort to bring shed light on the new ideas and design considerations that arise when we embed computer technology in our bodies. By challenging the status quo, and setting aside my preconceptions through speculative design, my work has resulted in a working prototype, inspired by the ideology of slow technology. Elmer, the memory machine, is a device that enables the implantee to capture memories in point of time via their implants. Here user are can record and review moments of everyday life, merely through a timestamp — a design decision that contributes to the debate on topics like convenience, privacy, and the right to be human.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Malmö högskola/Teknik och samhälle , 2017. , p. 32
Keywords [en]
Slow technology, Speculative design, Implants, RFID, Transhumanism, Research through design
National Category
Engineering and Technology
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-21172Local ID: 24474OAI: oai:DiVA.org:mau-21172DiVA, id: diva2:1481077
Educational program
KS K3 Interaction Design (master)
Available from: 2020-10-27 Created: 2020-10-27 Last updated: 2022-06-27Bibliographically approved

Open Access in DiVA

fulltext(1435 kB)307 downloads
File information
File name FULLTEXT01.pdfFile size 1435 kBChecksum SHA-512
c0a3b031ee7e28c48dd31d08b7b863bb17032265117a1660e6cd7789102d74f3e6113d2d22574bf63f317cb093079d0cec055eb782193c8473e9e9c3dfc996f5
Type fulltextMimetype application/pdf

By organisation
Faculty of Technology and Society (TS)
Engineering and Technology

Search outside of DiVA

GoogleGoogle Scholar
Total: 307 downloads
The number of downloads is the sum of all downloads of full texts. It may include eg previous versions that are now no longer available

urn-nbn

Altmetric score

urn-nbn
Total: 320 hits
CiteExportLink to record
Permanent link

Direct link
Cite
Citation style
  • apa
  • ieee
  • modern-language-association-8th-edition
  • vancouver
  • Other style
More styles
Language
  • de-DE
  • en-GB
  • en-US
  • fi-FI
  • nn-NO
  • nn-NB
  • sv-SE
  • Other locale
More languages
Output format
  • html
  • text
  • asciidoc
  • rtf