Futuristic tattoos that react to the world around you | Carson Bruns | TEDxMileHigh

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Published 2019-02-25

Did you know that tattooing is an ancient practice? And yet, in thousands of years, we've never radically upgraded the technology. In this jaw-dropping talk, nanotechnologist Carson Bruns demonstrates futuristic tattoos that aren't just beautiful, but functional too. Tattoo Technologist This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

All Comments (21)

@AstroMarta 5 years ago

I'm a material engineer and nanotechnologist by vocation, I love/live art and I have tattoos. This human being is so wholesome just like his idea! 👏👏👏
@dharmeshsolanki4354 5 years ago

now those gym guys can turn green when they get angry 😂
@vanbommelbaur 5 years ago

Mark of the beast programing.
@DrDK144 5 years ago

When he talks about making technology a part of the human body, that kind of sounds like being supportive of transhumanism
@prakashusha3006 5 years ago

Feeling more proud to being a tattoo artist 💛
@lizlovetta 5 years ago

This blows my mind 🤯 so many great ideas I never even thought of before. I always wondered what the future of tattooing will look like and this honestly makes me incredibly proud and happy!
@jewelrymaker141 5 years ago

👏 Wow, that's Amazing Carson Bruns! Great TED-x Talks! Thanks for Sharing!
@ferrari3989 5 years ago

It is actually a very good idea. I'm waiting for my first functional tattoo
@lunarsiren7216 5 years ago

Sweet. I expect shadowhunter type of tattoos soon. I want to have night vision, super strength, and flight. Lol on a serious note, very good innovative thinking.
@ursulanonya6590 5 years ago

Amazing! Great ideas.
@maurokoller3910 5 years ago

Truly fascinating :) Thank you for the insights
@purplegh0st311 5 years ago

Damn am I the only one that is disturbed to be hearing this? This sounds like the ground work for an era that ushers in a completely new kingdom.
@fazalmalikkhan2955 5 years ago

Great sir thanks for your videos
@fallafullus 5 years ago

This guy is so inspiring. I love the way he engages when he is speaking. I will be a test dummy for any tattoo! Seriously👊🏼
@mazedurrahman3706 2 years ago

This was such a great talk. Enlightening
@donnamartin8227 5 years ago

I need uv tattoo to tell me to reapply sunscreen please. That's really neat.
5 years ago

This is a very interesting video! Thank’s TedX👍
@YaGotdamBoi 5 years ago

I’m so ready for this
@legen_dharyll 5 years ago

This is thinking outside the box. Very nice.
@FearlessTraining 5 years ago

This is awesome!