Three Pool Rhumba
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For some, the technology to bioengineer skateboards exists now. So, what happens when novel genetic engineering technologies hit the empty pool and new issues arise: What does it mean to ride a biohacked board? How do you keep it alive? And, what if you believe, fundamentally, that biohacking goes against the laws of nature? Three Pool Rhumba is an ongoing series of short stories exploring the intersection of biohacking and genetic engineering.
The title's a play on Three Girl Rhumba, a song by Wire on their debut album, Pink Flag. According to the wiki, "It has been widely acclaimed, and is considered influential by critics."
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