From blood transfusions to testosterone injections, ice baths to pure oxygen chambers, there’s nothing the cashed-up tech elite won’t do to look good and not die.
Well, that’s not entirely true. Turns out there is a third rail of biohacking, at least in Australia. It’s sunscreen, which stops you dying a painful death from some of the world’s deadliest cancers. Years of public health campaigns have ensured that woe betides any new-age type who dares question its effectiveness.
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This article has been updated to clarify that Thompson no longer works for Select Wellness, and to add comments that she had prior permission from Canva to mention it in her book without implying its endorsement.
Myriam Robin is a senior writer based in the Melbourne newsroom. She has previously been a Rear Window columnist and editor, and before that reported on financial markets and media. Connect with Myriam on Twitter. Email Myriam at myriam.robin@afr.com
