quantified self: how digital technologies can help change behaviors (and maybe even change the...
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How does self-tracking work? Why do people do it? And why should we care? My thoughts on a digital trend that might help change the world for the better using technology (sensors + mobile + social media + gamification).TRANSCRIPT
Jawbone Up Wristband
FitBit
Zeo
Technology Self-Improvement
Quantified Self
Something is wrong and you want to fix it.
You’re doing something right, and want to
make sure you continue to do things
right.
You want to compare your performance or
experiences with others.
You need support to stay motivated.
Data Mobile
Social Media Games
Data entry• Mobile apps• Websites
Sensors• Wearable• Embedded• Attached
The Eatery
Photograph your meals
GreenGoose
Track your lid
Withings
Monitor blood pressure
Beam Brush
Track your brushing
Browser history Call log Dog walks
Emails sent Energy consumption GPS/location
Keystrokes Mood Music plays
Screen time Sex Spending
If you are trying to break a habit or change your life,
socializing (publishing) your data improves
efficacy
Friends bear witness and provide support
You’re held accountable
Data can be aggregated
You learn about yourself in
relation to others
We all learn more about the world
Data-Tracking Technologies
Data Visualizations
Gamification
Quantified Self
Analysis
Motivation & Support
Personal Behavior
Who?
tech evangelists and hackers
athletes
patients• chronic conditions• pregnant women• smokers in quit
process
personal-development
junkies
• Illustrate how a lipstick color affects a woman’s mood
Help consumers understand how a
product impacts their lives
• Show ads for high end running shoes to consumers who run more than 2 miles a day
Better target consumers with
appropriate products and messaging
• Encourage biking to work: reduces carbon emissions, improves individual health, and sells more cycling equipment
Reward consumers for behaviors that are good for society and
good for business
• Track and illustrate the benefits of regular blood pressure monitoring, which leads to a decrease in heart attacks and strokes
Improve the nation’s health
Help people play real life
better
And by doing so change the
world