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For some, self-tracking means more than self-help

  • Written by Joseph Reagle, Associate Professor of Communication Studies, Northeastern University
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People who identify with the “Quantified Self movement” are, as expressed in the movement’s motto, seeking “self-knowledge through self-tracking.” They want to know how to sleep better, stay fit or have a more productive morning. They do this by keeping...

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