The Magic Carpet and the Gamification of Health Summary In this article, we discuss the Magic Carpet, a carpet developed by General Electric and Intel that can monitor the movements of an individual in their home and send alerts if there are any abnormalities. We also explore the concept of gamification of health and how …
How to Get People’s Attention with Hyperbolic Marketing Summary In this article, we discuss the importance of getting people’s attention before giving them a prescription or getting them to take action. We explore the effectiveness of hyperbolic marketing and how it can be used to sell products that ultimately improve people’s health. We also touch …
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Exploring Self-Tracking and Cognitive Function: A Look into Tim Ferriss’ Latest Findings Summary In this article, we delve into Tim Ferriss’ recent quest for fatness and his findings on self-tracking. Ferriss discusses the concept of minimal effective dose and its application to avoid overwhelming users with too many choices and actions. He predicts the rise …
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Tracking and Measuring: Tim Ferriss and the Quantified Self Movement Summary In this article, we explore Tim Ferriss’ interest in tracking and measuring various aspects of his life, particularly his health and fitness. We discuss the benefits of creating metrics, the challenges of bridging the gap between data and action, and the potential future of …
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Improving Accessibility in Hospitals and Beyond Summary In this article, we discuss the challenges of accessibility faced by individuals with disabilities, particularly in hospitals. We explore the personal experience of a speaker who highlights the difficulties of using a shower chair with a four-inch curb and the need for more accessible transfer chairs for MRI …
Designing for Accessibility: The Stand-Assist Chair and Beyond Summary In this article, we explore the importance of designing public spaces, particularly healthcare settings, with accessibility and patient experience in mind. We discuss a stand-assist chair designed for individuals with disabilities and its potential market outside of healthcare settings. We also address the need for voluntary …
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Revolutionizing Hospital Furniture Design: A Story of Innovation and Functionality Summary In this article, we delve into the world of hospital furniture design and how one designer’s lack of expertise in numbers led him to create functional and innovative furniture pieces. From designing over bed tables with Stryker to creating a product to help with …
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Michael Graves: A Designer’s Journey Through Disability Summary In this article, we explore the journey of Michael Graves, an architect and designer who experienced disability due to nerve pain and paralysis. We discuss his work with wheelchairs, his experience at Kessler Rehabilitation Center, and his friend’s referral to a specialist in Miami. We also delve …
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Hoarding Experiences: Tracking Every Detail of Our Lives Summary In this article, we explore the concept of hoarding experiences and the costs and benefits of tracking every detail of our lives. The author shares their experience of creating a biennial report where they tracked every place they went and everyone they were with over the …
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Democratizing Medicine through OpenNotes Initiative Summary In this article, we discuss the OpenNotes initiative, which is funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and its impact on democratizing medicine. The initiative allows patients to access their medical notes, which was previously not widely known or practiced. The study of over 13,000 patients in three centers …
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