After I used AI in my company, I scaled down from 20 to 5 employees and switched to remote work.
But now, after a year of working remotely, I want to work with people and talk instead of the fucking silence and feeling alone at home.
If you're using AI all day and you're not making more money, it means you have the same problem you had before the AI: you're doing stuff that doesn't matter.
This is the real reason 99% of people don't get ahead. They don't know how to tell the difference between what's important and what's irrelevant. And just doing irrelevant things faster gets you the same outcome: nothing.
Except this time it cost you tokens.
In Sweden, a notable trend has emerged in which a significant number of individuals have voluntarily chosen to implant a microchip under their skin, approximately the size of a grain of rice, located between the thumb and index finger. This technology supports a variety of functions, including controlling access to doors and offices, as well as paying for public transportation, all with a simple gesture of the hand.
This system eliminates the need for traditional wallets, keys, or cards, consolidating these functions into a single, convenient interface: the human hand.
The implanted chips operate on Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, identical to that found in contactless credit cards and mobile devices. These devices are passive, meaning they contain no battery, emit no continuous signal, and have no ability to track an individual's location. Activation occurs only when the chip is brought near a compatible reader, mimicking the process of a contactless payment transaction.
It is important to clarify that this initiative is not a government mandate. Sweden has not enacted any law requiring microchip implantation. Originating in 2014 as a small-scale biohacking movement, characterized by informal "implant parties" hosted by technology enthusiasts, the practice has gradually grown into a recognized and documented trend. Notably, Sweden's state-owned railway system has even integrated hand-scan authentication as an alternative to traditional train tickets.
While the figures are authentic, they are often exaggerated in viral online content. Out of a total population of more than 10 million people, an estimated 4,000 to 6,000 Swedish citizens have undergone the procedure. This number accounts for less than 0.06% of the country's population, indicating that this is a niche movement rather than a widespread national rollout.
The underlying technology is neither novel nor exclusive. It has been covered by reputable media outlets such as NPR, the BBC, and the World Economic Forum since at least 2017. Its strong virality is largely due to the catchy nature of the headlines, as the concept of a "microchip in the hand" tends to evoke a sense of science fiction for the majority of global audiences, despite the reality being rather mundane.
To reiterate, the Swedish government does not mandate microchip implantation for the entire population. Rather, a distinct segment of the Swedish population has voluntarily opted to adopt this technology, sparking a decade-long global debate over its implications.
A biologist proved you can delay menopause in the lab.
Her own words: "Proving it in a lab is one thing. Whether society accepts it is another."
That second sentence is the whole story of the next 20 years of biotech. The science arrives first. The consent shows up late, if at all.
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