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I Put a Microchip in My Hand. Here’s Why

Moonshots Podcast Episode - Peter Diamandis shares his personal experience with receiving a medical implant

In this episode, Peter Diamandis takes listeners inside his latest experiment in human–technology integration—getting a microchip implanted in his hand. With characteristic curiosity, Diamandis explores how near-field communication (NFC) implants like this can blend convenience, security, and a vision of the future where technology becomes invisible yet ever-present.

Key Points:

Peter Diamandis shares his hands-on experience with an RFID implant that turns his hand into a personal key and data hub. He envisions a future where technology is not carried but seamlessly integrated into our biology, blurring the line between human and machine.

  • From Curiosity to Cyborg Reality: Diamandis recounts his first RFID implant experience over a decade ago and how technological progress has since made today’s implants smarter, smaller, and more useful.
  • How the Apex Flex Chip Works: The new implant, called Apex Flex, acts as a cryptographic key using RFID technology. It can unlock cars, open doors, and even link with digital wallets or apps—all activated by proximity to compatible readers.
  • The Future of Seamless Technology: Diamandis sees such implants as part of a broader trend toward “invisible tech”—tools that reduce our dependence on phones and screens while integrating technology directly with the human body.
  • Safety, Security, and Limitations: The episode discusses the implant’s MRI safety, the importance of encryption, and ethical considerations of embedding digital identity into the body—raising questions about privacy and human augmentation.

Visit website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2ZIrPYz37A

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Details last updated 19-Oct-2025

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