This example of body part augmentation is fascinating in a carnival freak-show way. And yet the potential is very intriguing.
He had a prosthetic ear constructed with polyethylene material and implanted in his forearm. In a second surgery they implanted a microphone and transmitter so that it could actually "hear." Unfortunately, it caused an infection -- after all, it is very experimental -- and they had to remove it a few weeks later. But they aren't giving up. Here's an excerpt from the guy's website:
The final procedure will re-implant a miniature microphone to enable a wireless connection to the Internet, making the ear a remote listening device for people in other places. For example, someone in Venice could listen to what my ear is hearing in Melbourne.
Read all about it, and see -- gasp -- photos here. More at Design Boom.
James Bond, call your office.
Via Flavorwire.
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