His dryer.

Every bathroom, no matter how simple or luxurious, seems to be inextricably linked to the presence of a hairdryer, that faithful device that, under her control, fulfils the task of styling, taming and drying her hair so that she can face the day with care and self-confidence. This everyday ritual, in which the hairdryer in her hand seems to become an almost self-evident extension of her own control over her chaotic hairstyle, is a fixed part of her morning routine, as if the device were designed especially for her and her alone, an intimate ally in the daily battle against frizzy locks and damp hair. But in that same bathroom, next to the trusty hairdryer, which clearly rules her domain, the philosophical question arises: if she has her hairdryer, where is his dryer, the side dryer? For where her hairdryer is directed at the external, at the physical and visible, at the surface of her appearance, the hair dryer should be directed at something deeper, something that cannot be seen in the mirror but which he — just as she her hair — must care for, namely his being. It is almost self-evident that, where she has entrusted the care of her hair to her faithful hairdryer, he needs a balanced counterpart, a dryer that can control his existential torments.

Animated.

In the recent rise of technological innovations, one particular trend is under discussion: animated tattoos. A manifesto against this futuristic form of body art has attracted attention for its pointed criticism of both the ethical and practical implications of this technology. However, closer inspection of the manifesto and the points raised raises the question of whether the objections are fully justified, and whether we may be ignoring the charm and potentially positive aspects of animated tattoos. The manifesto mainly emphasizes health risks, privacy concerns, socio-cultural impact, accessibility and inequality, ethical issues, environmental impact, and the need for regulation. These points are certainly not without merit, especially considering the potentially invasive nature of implanting technology under the skin. Concerns about health risks and possible negative environmental effects are valid and deserve attention.

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