“this #culture of #SelfQuantification in the pursuit of #SelfImprovement long predates #SocialMedia..In fact, we can trace its roots back into the daily lives & preoccupations of the #Victorian middle classes.”: buff.ly/Wu8SrJt via @aeonmag #society

#HMMM... Is All of This Self-Monitoring Making Us Paranoid?.... NEW YORK TIMES: As wearable technology, like the Oura Ring, becomes more ubiquitous, some users say having so much data about their bodies is making them more anxious. Sarah Hills was worried about her heart. Her Oura Ring, a wearable device that tracks users’ biometric data, including body temperature, heart rate and blood oxygen levels, was telling her something might be off. The ring provides some of its data in the form of scores, like a “readiness” score that uses “sleep quality, body signals, and activity levels to show how prepared you are to take on the day,” according to Oura. Since receiving the ring as a Christmas gift, Ms. Hills had begun to compulsively check her stats. If her scores weren’t good, the 22-year-old said, she would ruminate. When her stats wobbled this year, she tried to see a doctor. When she couldn’t get an appointment soon enough, Ms. Hills, a recent graduate of Providence College, and a friend drove to a pharmacy where she spent $50 on an at-home blood pressure cuff and monitor to put her mind at ease. “At that point I was, like, ‘Oh my gosh, this thing is literally destroying my mind,’” she said. Eventually, Ms. Hills was able to see a doctor who told her she was healthy. The doctor did have one recommendation: Consider ditching the ring. In the eternal human quest to know thyself, it’s tempting to seize on every bit of information we can glean. If you could know, for instance, not just that you slept 6.5 hours last night but also that 12 percent of those hours were spent in REM sleep and that your overall “sleep efficiency” — time asleep versus time awake — was 85 percent, as many pieces of wearable tech can tell you, why wouldn’t you? At least that’s the attitude of many people in our age of the quantified self, in which collecting sheaves of data about our bodies every day seems to hold the promise of bringing about a happier, healthier life. But what if all of that data is also heightening our stress? Is there a metric for that? While some Oura users say they enjoy the ring as a screen-free way to keep tabs on their bodies, several Oura owners, including Ms. Hills, described feeling increasingly anxious after using their devices. Rather than helping them feel more in control of their wellness, the data only made them fixate on potential — and often nonexistent — problems. You could call it Oura paranoia.... nytimes.com/2025/05/21/style… #OuraRing #WearableTech #SelfMonitoring #HealthAnxiety #QuantifiedSelf #BiometricData #SleepTracking #HealthTech #WearableAnxiety #OuraParanoia #TechStress #DataObsession #FitnessTracker #HeartRateMonitor #SleepEfficiency #WellnessTech #HealthData #TechAndMentalHealth #OuraUsers #DigitalHealth #WearableDevices #SelfQuantification #HealthMonitoring #AnxietyTriggers #BodySignals #TechOverload #DataDrivenLife #WearableStress #HealthGadgets #MindfulTech

This Smart Sleep-Tracking Pillow is Powered By Your Own Tossing and Turning #IoT #IIoT #SelfQuantification #EnergyHarvesting #SensorAnalyticsEcosystem #SensAE #IoTPL #IoTCL @IoTCommunity @iotpractitioner @IoTchannel @IoTslam gizmodo.com/smart-sleep-trac…

[previously] Mon tote-bag graphique : une représentation de données perso en broderie (2019-2020) Données récoltées sur 200 jours (janv-juil 2019) : température, heures de sommeil & humeur(s) de la journée #datavisualization #dataviz #selfquantification #totebag #embroidery

Hey ladies, have you tried training according to where you’re in your cycle? It’s a game changer physically, mentally and brings amazing results #cycletracking #selfquantification #datanerd

I'm excited to share with you the #CFP for the minitrack titled Digital-Enabled Human-Information Interaction. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions. More information (full CFP): bit.ly/3t0d7n3 #healthinformationbehavior #selfquantification #socialmedia

Every day, we produce enough data to paint an accurate picture of our complex lives. A #PersonalIntelligence dashboard with personalized insights can help you make better decisions. #SelfQuantification #SelfImprovement Download Atlys and start exploring: play.google.com/store/apps/d…

Excited!😊😱 @kajafollowicz and I submitted a few minutes ago our minitrack proposal to HICSS-54! #SelfQuantification with #ActivityTrackingTechnologies: Opportunities and Threats #hicss53 #hicss54 #hicss @HICSSnews @HHU_de

Every day, we produce enough data to paint an accurate picture of our complex lives. A #PersonalIntelligence dashboard with personalized insights can help you make better decisions. #SelfQuantification #SelfImprovement Download Atlys and start exploring: play.google.com/store/apps/d…

Last 4 days of vitamin intake. Muy perfecto 👌🏻 From food only. No supplements or fortified foods. #quantifiedself #selfquantification #nutrition #keto #paleo @cronometer #biohacking #fitnesslifestyle

#smarthealth #selfquantification #humanenhacement #artificialintelligence @placidodomenech @visophylabs @alicanteai Evento: 7.11.2019 18.00h en @GVAddigital 🚀

Invest In Your Tech to Get on the Fast Track #selfquantification - buff.ly/2Xftps3

1 out of 8766! Unsettling, but not unexpected, explanation by @SaraRiggare on how often she sees her medical doctor - 1 hour per year. This requires #selfquantification & self disease tracking. Exciting story at the Medical Faculty, Lund University #Parkinsons #WeWillNotWait

I getQs about @whoop, the wearable wristband, and is one of the better #selfquantification devices out there IMO. I'm personally a big fan of the unique& rich performance and recovery data it provides: join.whoop.com/#/ Save $$ w/ code GREENFIELD

Just received my @ouraring sizing kit. Anyone have recommendations for what finger would work best? Thinking ring or middle finger. #ouraring #sleeptracker #selfquantification #healthtech #wearables #hrv #wellness #oura #biohack

Hey @bengreenfield @bulletproofexec @TheHealthBP what's your take on this new device to measure if you're burning fat vs carbs? #Biohacking #SelfQuantification

A day of rest and recovery after a busy #usopen with a few very early mornings. This is a good start 😴💪🏻 #golf #golffitness #golfperformancetherapy #sleep #brainhealth #ouraring #selfquantification #rest #recovery #recharge #health #fitness #tourlife… ift.tt/2MBtMsh

Forgive the infomercial, but I've been using @MyNetDiary & @wahoofitness 7min workout apps to track caloric daily intake burn, weight loss goals, & exercise. I lost 20 lbs. since February & feel great! At nearly 50, I'm the healthiest I've ever been. #selfquantification

RT @vlfenton: "Testing, tracking, adding and subtracting totals, calculating equations..." Do you run your life by your devices? goo.gl/BUqPMI #Functionalmedicine #FitnessTracker #Selfquantification x.com/vlfenton/status/963459…

MyPOV: The top Societal Trends pre @Davos. Ready for #SharedFutures The #SelfQuantification movement Shifts to #SelfPreservation. Health is the new luxury. blog.softwareinsider.org/201… #WEF18 #WEF2018 #Davos18 #Davos2018 #Davos #CEO