Wearable Sensors: Injecting a Sensor into the Bloodstream Summary In this article, we explore the possibility of injecting a sensor into the bloodstream to monitor the body’s medical essence continuously. The sensor, which is about 90 microns in size, would be lodged in a finger and powered by the blood itself. We discuss the potential …
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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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Fitbit Zi: A Comprehensive Review of the Wearable Device Summary In this article, we provide a detailed review of the Fitbit Zi, a wearable device that tracks movement, steps, calories burned, and distance. We discuss its features, drawbacks, and effectiveness in motivating users to achieve their fitness goals. Table of Contents Introduction Features Drawbacks Motivational …
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The Origin and Growth of Quantified Self Movement Summary In this article, we explore the origins and growth of the Quantified Self movement, which involves using technology to track and measure various aspects of one’s life. We discuss the core principles of the movement, including the idea of measuring oneself and using the data collected …
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Collecting and Analyzing Data in the Age of Computation Summary In this article, we explore the concept of collecting and analyzing data in the age of computation. We discuss the importance of computation in understanding the universe and how technology will evolve to search the computational universe of possibilities. We also delve into the topic …
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Tracking Habits and Behaviors: The Pros and Cons of Hoarding Summary In this article, we explore the benefits and drawbacks of hoarding personal data in an attempt to track behaviors and habits over time. The discussion centers around a biennial report created by the author where he attempted to document every place he went along …
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Military Fitness: Beyond Physical Training Summary Military fitness is not just about physical training, but also psychological fitness. In this Q&A, we talk to an expert in the field who explains how the military approaches psychological training for new recruits. The key is to teach recruits to communicate better, make better decisions, and look at …
An Interview with Stephen Wolfram: Exploring the Potential of Computation to Transform Our Understanding of the World Introduction Stephen Wolfram has been a prominent figure in the world of computer science for decades. In this interview, he sits down to discuss his fascination with computation and its potential to help us understand the universe and …
InTouch Health: Revolutionizing Healthcare with Remote Presence Technology Summary In this article, we will explore InTouch Health, a company that specializes in using robotics to enable physicians to provide consultations remotely when they can’t be physically present in a hospital setting. We will discuss their flagship product, the RP7 robot, and how it has allowed …
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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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