What is Bio-Hacking

Yes, basically, it's a biology hack.

French disclaimer

Hacking is has no relation with IT.

To hack means "Cut with rough or heavy blows"

In this context, by "hacking", we describe the following methodology :

• Get something
• Disassemble the thing
• Understand some parts of the thing
• Build something else with parts
• If necessary, remove some parts and/or add parts from other thing

Are you a hacker ?

Spoiler : Yes.

So, Can I hack everything ?

Spoiler : Yes.

• In IT, a hack is the action of understand and find a way through security
• Children learn to hack with LEGO
• In electronics (also in 3D printing, for example), we have "makers" which done the same job, without disassemble part.
• In biology, we have bio-hackers <-- That's what we'll talk about

Why we want Bio hacking ? / What is it ?

• Open
• Open-source
• Alternative economy
• DIY
• Be together
• Sharing

Take the best from urban philosophy

Say f*ck and start your lab.

For example, "La Paillasse" has been started in 2011 in a squat

Not really legal in this way :)

Understanding is the only way to improve yourself.

Who are Bio-Hackers ?

Bio hacking is biology, minus Laboratories & government.

Bio hackers are everyone, and it's why I like hacking.

• Some scientist
• You
• Your mother
• My sister
• Not my dog :(

In fact, you know some Bio hackers

• 300 before JC - Hérophile - First dissection
• 1856 - Louis Pasteur discover how fermenting works
• 1928 - Alexander Fleming discover penicillin
• 2002 - First synthetic virus

Is it safe ?

Who care about security ? ...Ok, I'm joking.

Pro

Your mentor teach security first.

The first step is always understanding

You are not alone.

Some hacks are really simple

Cons

If you hack at home, don't try to make viruses

If you hack at home, don't try to make drugs

Don't try to cut something on the body of your friend

Bonus : Some photos

Jeffrey Tibbetts trying to be a cat

Jeffrey Tibbetts trying to be a cat

This is a computer.

Neil Harbisson