2. Oxford dictionary adds “twerk,” “derp,” “selfie,”
“phablet,” and more voguish vocabulary
Source:
h8p://qz.com/119200/oxford-‐dicConary-‐adds-‐twerk-‐derp-‐selfie-‐phablet-‐and-‐more-‐voguish-‐vocabulary/
hackerspace
Internet of things
MOOC
phablet
selfie
squee
srsly
TL;DR
unlike
bitcoin
buzzworthy
BYOD
click and collect
Derp
digital detox
emoji
FOMO
geek chic
3. Reading between the lines
Term
ODO Definition
BYOD
abbreviation of ‘bring your own device’: the practice of allowing the
employees of an organization to use their own computers,
smartphones, or other devices for work purposes.
What it really means…
Our devices have become
extensions of our selves to "
the point where they are
commonplace tools of the "
trade and we are measured "
by our digital agility
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4. Term
ODO Definition
digital
detox
n.: a period of time during which a person refrains from using
electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as
an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the
physical world.
Reading between the lines
What it really means…
Too much digital interaction
is bad for your health and
well-being. It induces stress
and takes a toll on inter-
personal relationships
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5. Term
ODO Definition
emoji
n: a small digital image or icon used to express an idea or emotion
in electronic communication.
What it really means…
Proof that emotion has a place in
digital; that in order for this new
media to be useful and sustainable, it
has to be infused with humanity
Reading between the lines
http://dribbble.com/trevorgrogers
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6. Term
ODO Definition
FOMO
n.: fear of missing out: anxiety that an exciting or interesting event
may currently be happening elsewhere, often aroused by posts
seen on a social media website.
What it really means…
All this “connectivity”
can often cause anxiety
while simultaneously
creating a heightened
dependency on devices
Reading between the lines
CURIOUSRITUALS.WORDPRESS.COM
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7. Term
ODO Definition
phablet
n.: a smartphone having a screen which is intermediate in size
between that of a typical smartphone and a tablet computer.
What it really means…
Blurred contexts of use within and
between tablet and smartphone –
Reading between the lines
http://www.lukew.com/ff/entry.asp?1549
Bottom line: Good UX
begins with user-centered
(not device-driven) content
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8. Term
ODO Definition
selfie
n. (informal): a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically
one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social
media website.
What it really means…
Mobile + Social have
nurtured self-obsession "
– or at least, a hyper-
cataloguing of self;
documentation rules!
Reading between the lines
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9. Term
ODO Definition
TL;DR
abbrev.: ‘too long didn’t read’: used as a dismissive response to a
lengthy online post, or to introduce a summary of a lengthy post.
What it really means…
In this age of information overload,
clarity & efficiency are valued
Reading between the lines
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10. Term
ODO Definition
unlike
v.: withdraw one’s liking or approval of (a web page or posting on a
social media website that one has previously liked).
What it really means…
As ever, we are subject to "
judgment from our social "
networks – and via tech,
this judgment is now
broadcasted and quantifiable
Reading between the lines
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11. “We've always been asking things like 'How do others
look at me?', 'Am I liked?', and 'Am I alone?' It's in
human nature.
“The only difference is the immediacy of perception: [social
media present] an instantaneous and constant stream of
opportunity to receive feedback from people we know.”
GETTY IMAGES 90288597
http://jezebel.com/when-everythings-shareable-youre-never-not-performin-1447279385
JEZEBEL.com interview with Robert Weiss,
therapist and author of Closer Together, Further Apart
12. Seeing ourselves in surround sound: #
Constant state of re-evaluation
(pssst! smart apps & "
devices make more of "
this stuff accessible)
OPINION OF
S E L F
OPINIONS FROM
P E E R S
OBJECTIVE
F A C T S
SELF-REPORTED
D A T A
SUBJECTIVE
S E L F - P E R C E P T I O N
R E C A L I B R A T E D
13. A change is gonna come
Making decisions about our health and taking action in our
lifestyles stems from our renewed self-awareness
14. Is technology dehumanizing?
“Millennials are tech-savvy young adults who
grew up with smartphones and iPads, but many
think technology makes people less human,
according to a poll released on (Oct 17, 2013)”
• …18- to 24-year-olds want technology to be
more personal and know their habits.
• Older women and those living in emerging
markets are the most enthusiastic about the
role technology can play in their lives,
Survey commissioned by Intel Corporation polled12,000 people aged 18 and older in eight countries
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/10/17/us-technology-poll-idUKBRE99G0J020131017
15. For tech to help us to our goal of self-
improvement, it should be:
• Personalized
• Service-oriented
• Efficient
• Solutions-oriented
• Instantaneously gratifying
17. Common Use Cases:#
Exercise
• Workout regimens
• Basic activity tracking
• Intrinsic and extrinsic rewards
• Gamification
• Nike+ (iOS, Android)
• Fleetly (iOS)
http://nikeplus.nike.com/plus/
http://www.fleetly.com
18. Common Use Cases:#
Nutrition
• fooducate (iOS, Android)
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Consumption
• Thin-cam (iOS, Android)
Free app, with paid monthly service charge
Upload pix of your meals to Thin-site where
your food is then analyzed by nutritionists.
Scan bar codes of grocery items to get a
full nutritional report, gives a letter grade
for the food's overall quality
Learn about calories plus potential hidden
ingredients -- like added sugars, trans fats
and even controversial food additives
19. Common Use Cases:#
Sleep
• Uses motion sensor
(accelerometer) to wake you
at the least disturbing time.
• Sleep “report card” plus
detailed long-term history
– Pattern-recognition
• Users can include hashtags
(e.g. #booze, #deadline) in
sleep reviews
– to compare topic-related
notes over time
• Suggestions for what to eat/
avoid before bedtime or
sleep-promoting exercises
• Active assistance
• Passive monitoring
• Recommendation algorithms
• Sleepbot (iOS, Android)
tracks motion and sounds to paint a visual
picture of your sleep
20. Common Use Cases:#
Vitals
• Peripheral sensors
• Self-reported data
– Medication adherence
– Symptoms (physical and psychological)
– Triggers
http://www.ihealthlabs.com/
No medical training required. Let the devices
do all the work for reliable data reporting.
Services are free, but the devices cost $$$.
• iHealth myvitals (iOS)
• MedDiary (iOS)
http://meddiary.com/patient-app/
Self-reported (for the highly motivated user)
• Track disease-relevant events for up to 12 chronic
conditions as they occur throughout the day.
• Analyze & Assess the impact of foods, meds and behavior
on symptoms and overall health using built-in library of 12
disease-specific management plans.
• Share PDF reports - Invite HCPs to view your health data
through a secure account on MedDiary.com.
21. The Data Dance
Love hate relationship with technology &
devices
• Love – convenience – bridging gaps –
saving time – providing real value via
health management
• Hate – being constantly “on”
– responsibility of ownership, maintenance
• What do we do with all this data we create?
• Are we supposed to be making something of it?
• Are we any less civilized/advanced if we don’t?
22. Having the constant option of sharing
whatever you want with your peers
"forces you to be 'on' all the time," as
Weiss puts it. And being "on" isn't just about being aware that
anything you do can shown to others as part of the endless
human quest for validation; it's also about being hyper-aware what
everyone you know is doing. Fear of missing out, that "blend of
anxiety, inadequacy and irritation that can flare up while skimming social
media," is a result of constant on-ness.
http://jezebel.com/when-everythings-shareable-youre-never-not-performin-1447279385
JEZEBEL interview with Robert Weiss,
therapist and author of Closer Together, Further Apart
23. Watch it here: http://vimeo.com/39784948
Fred Armisen of IFC’s Portlandia in a sketch called “Technology Loop”
24. Threshold for Sharing
• Each moment and with each
interaction we are faced with that line
between what’s personal and private,
and what is shareable and shareworthy
– Technological “social contract”
• We have a tendency to give ourselves over to
the app so that it can do its job and benefit us in
different ways
• Often this exchange results in our info being
used to target advertising and for insurance
companies to identify pre-existing conditions
25. No such thing as a “free” app
“Not all of this data sharing is bad news. Some companies say
they're actually openly partnering with insurance companies
to help customers get more out of their plans — like discounts
or prizes — by passing certain fitness goals”
http://www.refinery29.com/2013/09/52600/fitness-apps-sell-information
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26. Ouroboros (food for thought)
All these devices
enable us to solve a
vast array of issues in
different ways, but not
without creating new
issues that need "
to be managed
The Ouroboros often symbolize
self-reflexivity or cyclicality,
especially in the sense of
something constantly re-creating
itself, the eternal return,
The Ouroboros or Uroboros (/
jʊərɵˈbɒrəs/; /ɔːˈrɒbɔrəs/, from
οὐροβόρος ὄφις tail-devouring
snake) is an ancient symbol
depicting a serpent or dragon
eating its own tail.
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