Data: The Power to Transform Industries and Improve Lives Summary In this article, we explore the power of data to transform industries and improve lives. We discuss various examples of how data is being used to improve fields such as crime prevention, medicine, and healthcare. We also examine the potential of wearable devices and the …
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The Future of Health Monitoring: Sensors and Algorithms Summary In this article, we explore the future of health monitoring and how it will be similar to financial portfolio management. With the help of sensors and algorithms, we will be able to monitor our health in real-time and make decisions based on data. Table of Contents …
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Data is the Start, but You Need a Steering Wheel to Go Along with It Summary In this article, we explore the importance of giving people a steering wheel to go along with the data dashboard. We also discuss an assignment given by the speaker to tweet the number of meaningful encounters experienced during the …
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The Importance of Measuring: A Conversation with Tim Ferriss Summary In this Q&A, Tim Ferriss discusses the importance of measuring various aspects of the body for personal growth and development. He shares his experiences with different methods of gathering data and emphasizes the importance of not only having data, but also having actionable information. The …
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Synthetic Biology: Designing and Creating Entire Genomes Summary In this Q&A session, we discuss the field of synthetic biology, which involves designing and creating entire genomes in the computer and then synthesizing it in DNA to insert into a recipient cell. The aim is to change the recipient cell’s genetic software to make a new …
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How to Collect and Utilize Interaction Data for Healthcare Summary Leveraging interaction data could be a valuable source of information for healthcare. Collecting everyday activities data for the elderly, for example, could result in faster and more accurate identification of cognitive decline. DwellSense, a technology that tracks interactions with everyday objects, is an example of …
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The Contagious Spread of Behaviors Through Social Networks Summary In this article, we explore the research of physician and social scientist Nicholas Christakis on the way social behaviors spread contagiously among people. Christakis and his collaborator, James Fowler, used data from the Framingham Heart Study to create a network of people and study how behaviors …
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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 …
The Human Face of Big Data: Understanding Disease and Measuring Our World Summary In this article, we explore the concept of big data and how it has enabled us to understand diseases better. We also discuss an app that allows people to compare and share their lives with others globally. Additionally, we highlight how companies …
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Improving Employee Health and Wellness at Google Summary In this article, we discuss Google’s initiatives to improve employee health and wellness. We introduce the People in Innovation Lab, a group of social scientists who conduct research on whether working at Google can add two years to a person’s life. Their research focuses on food, as …
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