For now, it’s for the blood-sucking mosquitoes!

I dislike the pain, the irritation, the invasion – the mosquito’s intrusion into my personal space. I don’t wish to welcome the infections, the possibility of their leaving behind something unwanted. Not out of disgust, but simply because I don’t want it. No boils, no rashes, no itching. Yet, I also don’t wish to deny the mosquito its sustenance, its very existence.
Traditional repellents offer me comfort but withhold their necessary nourishment.

Enter “Superposition¹,” a minuscule device affixed to exposed skin. It emits subtle signals, guiding the mosquito towards a designated feeding zone. Simultaneously, the device releases a micro-layer of anesthetic, rendering the bite painless. Moreover, it secretes a specialized chemical that creates a temporary, detached “feeding platform” – a small, elevated area of skin from which the mosquito can safely draw blood. Once feeding is complete, the device emits UV light to sterilize the area.

This concept, “Superposition,” represents an attempt to forge a new path – one that prioritizes the needs of both humans and the natural world. It’s a framework for developing solutions that foster coexistence.

1. It’s important to remember that these concepts, like ‘Superposition,’ aren’t necessarily meant as practical inventions or fully-fledged solutions. They’re more like thought experiments, spontaneous bursts of ‘what if?’ that popped into my head. Rather than letting them fade away, I decided to share them here. So, please, enjoy them for what they are: a bit of fun and a moment of imaginative wandering. ↩︎

Visuals Note: The images accompanying this concept were generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence image synthesis