For centuries human beings have been modifying their bodies - tribal scarification, tattoos and cosmetic surgery are just a few. Today, new technologies are enabling new body modifications like inserting magnets in your fingers.
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'For centuries human beings have been modifying their bodies - tribal scarification, tattoos and cosmetic surgery are just a few. Today, new technologies are enabling new body modifications like inserting magnets in your fingers. But when we change our bodies, do we change who we are?'