Biohacking as Post‑Covid Control Ritual

Biohacking has shifted from billionaire experiments to a mass‑market practice that promises agency via devices, drips, and protocols. The movement’s growth is fueled by pandemic‑era mistrust of the NHS/pharma and blends commerce, conspiracy, and DIY science into everyday routines. — It reframes the wellness boom as a cultural response to institutional distrust with implications for health regulation, consumer protection, and public‑health messaging.