algaculture helmet allows humans to be semi-photosynthetic

algaculture helmet allows humans to be semi-photosynthetic
image courtesy of burton nitta

burton nitta explores alternative ways to fuel the body through ‘algaculture’, creating a symbiotic relationship between humans and algae. the wearable suit proposes a potential future whereby humans will be enhanced by algae living within bodily organs, rendering  us semi-photosynthetic —  almost to the point of enabling us to become plant-like by gaining food from light — whereby we will be symbionts (depending on each other for survival), entering into a mutually beneficial relationship with the algae itself.

‘algaculture’ wearable suit
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the project proposes a whereby humans will be enhanced by algae living within new bodily organs
image courtesy of burton nitta