Walter Adamson writes in Why the Internet of Things is about the data, not the ‘Thing’:
Wouldn’t it also be nice if you could learn the following about yourself and your lifestyle:
- when you haven’t had a good enough sleep to undertake hard physical exertion without risking more fatigue;
- when you seem to have an identifiable chronic bad sleep pattern that needs attention from an expert;
- when your heart is healthy, and when it is needing attention;
- your level of real fitness, and how your activity patterns are changing it for better or worse;
- your real level of exertion, and which exercises/activities give you best fitness benefits;
- When you are in danger of over-exercising and weakening your immune system;
- how you compare to your peers and community and what you can learn from them?
Sharing the data shares the goodness
I’m sorry, I am old enough to have had any number of bad habits and poor lifestyle choices over the years. Deeply enjoyed all of them.
The very last thing I needed was my watch, TV, or car whining at me about my choices.
Adamson’s vision of the Internet of Things scenario is a nightmare where you may not live to be 100 but you will feel like it.
PS: You should cultivate good health habits, in moderation, but be mindful that no one says on their death bed: “I’m sorry I had such a good time.”