Biohacking
Meaning: Using science and technology to optimize body and brain performance.
A Silicon Valley-influenced movement of 'hacking' your biology for peak performance. Includes cold plunges, nootropics, blood testing, sleep tracking, fasting, and more extreme practices like implanting microchips. Dave Asprey (Bulletproof Coffee) is the most famous biohacker.
Examples
- He's into biohacking — cold plunges, supplements, the whole thing. 他沉迷于生物黑客——冰水浴、补剂,样样都搞。Está metido en el biohacking: baños de hielo, suplementos, todo el pack.あいつバイオハッキングにハマってるんだ——アイスバス、サプリ、全部やってる。그는 바이오해킹에 빠져 있어 — 아이스 배스, 보충제, 전부 다 해.
- Biohacking your sleep with blue light blocking glasses actually works. 用防蓝光眼镜来生物黑客你的睡眠,确实有效。Hackear tu sueño con gafas de bloqueo de luz azul realmente funciona.ブルーライトカットメガネで睡眠をバイオハックするのは本当に効果あるよ。블루라이트 차단 안경으로 수면을 바이오해킹하는 건 진짜 효과가 있어.
- Some biohacking is legit science, some is expensive placebo. 有些生物黑客是真正的科学,有些是昂贵的安慰剂。Parte del biohacking es ciencia legítima, otra parte es un placebo caro.バイオハッキングには本物の科学もあるけど、高額なプラセボもあるよね。바이오해킹에는 진짜 과학도 있지만, 비싼 플라시보도 있어.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: health optimization, tech culture, supplements
Tone: experimental, optimizing
✓ Do Say
- I'm into biohacking.我对生物黑客很感兴趣。Me va el biohacking.バイオハッキングにハマってるんだ。나 바이오해킹에 관심 있어.
- That's some next-level biohacking.这是进阶版的生物黑客。Eso es biohacking de nivel avanzado.それはかなり上級のバイオハッキングだね。그건 다음 레벨 바이오해킹이네.
✗ Don't Say
- Some biohacking practices can be dangerous without medical supervision.有些生物黑客做法在没有医疗监督的情况下可能很危险。Algunas prácticas de biohacking pueden ser peligrosas sin supervisión médica.医師の監督なしに行うバイオハッキングの中には危険なものもある。일부 바이오해킹 행위는 의료 감독 없이는 위험할 수 있다.
Origin & History
From 'bio' (biology) + 'hacking' (finding shortcuts/optimizations). The biohacking movement grew from Silicon Valley optimization culture in the 2010s.
Cultural Context
Era: 2010s–present
Generation: Millennials, Gen X
Social background: Upper middle class
Regional notes: Silicon Valley, but spreading nationwide
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