Monday, April 14, 2008

Tattoos in the 21st century

I like to listen to young(er) people talking. The energy and exchange of ideas is contagious-- it provokes one to challenge traditional paradigms.

Consider the dilemma posed by tattoos. You want something edgy/cool/trend-setting, but won't become commonplace or stupid in a few decades. Too bad ink is so immutable and permanent.

Bold prediction: by 2020, a tech-savvy fashion company will develop a process to create tattoos with nano-particles instead of traditional ink. The tattoo owner will be able to re-design the tattoo's shape and color (including making it completely invisible) via a wireless signal, such as Bluetooth.

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