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The Biohacking Hobbyist. Mac Cowell.
Illustration by Bernd Schifferdecker When Mac Cowell says he wants to help people “do biology as a hobby,” he’s not talking about pinning insects to foamcore. He’s talking about splicing DNA and reprogramming bacteria to create genetically engineered machinery. The pushing of complex scientific information beyond the doors of hallowed institutions has been tagged with several modifiers: citizen, amateur, DIY, hobbyist.
Call it what you will, but the “democratization of science” is flourishing.