How a University of South Carolina ‘Biohacker’ Embedded His College ID in His Hand

In his left hand, the 18 year old has a radio-frequency identification chip with his student ID and contact information. In his right hand, he’s got a password manager.

Olivia Messer

Published Oct. 22 2019 11:32AM EDT

191022-Messer-Student-ID-Microchip-tease_oeuish — Courtesy Of Evan Bryer

Three weeks ago, robotics-obsessed Evan Bryer stumbled upon the website for the aptly named biohacking company Dangerous Things.

Along with advertisements for bundle deals on microchips, the Seattle-based company’s site proclaims: “Human, upgrade thyself.”

And so he has.

Now the mild-mannered freshman computer-science student at the University of South Carolina has four microchips...

How a Teen ‘Biohacker’ Embedded His College ID in His Hand

In his left hand, the 18 year old has a radio-frequency identification chip with his student ID and contact information. In his right hand, he’s got a password manager.

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Olivia Messer