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The implantation of the antenna was a bold, invasive choice, often seen as elective and radical. Neil's surgery was conducted by a secretive doctor, due to the legal risks involved—such procedures remain ethically and medically unstandardized. Despite the initial invasiveness, Neil reports a quick adjustment to the hardware, but social acceptance proved more challenging.
He recounts how people have misinterpreted his antenna over the years, from thinking it was a reading light or a filming device to mistakenly associating it with Google Street View. These reactions highlight societal discomfort and curiosity about body modifications and emerging technologies. Neil’s experience underscores the social hurdles faced by biohackers and those extending their bodies with new senses.