Synthetic Biology

We have discussed 'biohacking/biopunk' topics before on the bayblab. Here is an interesting essay on synthetic biology possibilities. It's a bit 'out there' but an entertaining read.
Things such as:
"It’s easy to imagine grafting an electric eel’s electromagnetic sensitivity into our brains so we can pick up wireless signals. There’d have to be an fail-safe off switch, of course, but the net effect could be amazing. We’d have true telepathy, and the ability to form group minds."
make me laugh.