Name: The quantified self
Uploaded: 2010-09-27T08:33:00Z
Duration: 4 min 53 s
Description: At TED@Cannes, Gary Wolf gives a 5-min intro to an intriguing new pastime: using mobile apps and always-on gadgets to track and analyze your body, mood, diet, spending -- just about everything in daily life you can measure -- in gloriously geeky detail.

At TED@Cannes, Gary Wolf gives a 5-min intro to an intriguing new pastime: using mobile apps and always-on gadgets to track and analyze your body, mood, diet, spending -- just about everything in daily life you can measure -- in gloriously geeky detail.

Gary Wolf: The quantified self

The quantified self

Embedding sensors in everyday items transforms them into tools for self-discovery, offering insights into our health and habits.

Advancements in biometric tech pave the way for a deeper understanding of sleep patterns, enhancing our approach to rest and recovery.

By harnessing the power of self-quantification, we gain the ability to refine our actions, fostering self-improvement and awareness.