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The Complicated Relationship Between Health Monitoring Technology and Emotional Well-being
TLDR This podcast episode explores the emotional impact of health monitoring technology on individuals and their loved ones, highlighting both the benefits and drawbacks of constant monitoring. It also touches on the challenges of achieving success on the internet and the unpredictable nature of online visibility.
Timestamped Summary
00:00
Two sisters decide to cut out the middleman and have one sister plug her cell phone into her internal organs to broadcast her vital signs to the internet so that the other sister can check in on her whenever she wants.
03:40
A woman's sister was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at a young age, and despite their physical distance, the woman's mother takes on the responsibility of monitoring her sister's health and asking her a million questions whenever something goes wrong.
06:59
A woman's mother monitors her health through a piece of technology that sends her glucose numbers to her phone, causing her to constantly worry and lose sleep.
10:37
A woman's mother constantly monitors her health through an app, causing her to feel sad and self-conscious, but also allowing them to notice and celebrate the good days and have conversations that aren't about diabetes.
14:37
A listener emailed the hosts expressing complicated feelings about a moment in the episode where they discussed the number of YouTube subscribers Marina Joyce had, which broke her heart.
18:43
The speaker discusses the challenges of making YouTube videos while juggling a full-time job, part-time job, army reserves, and personal life, and expresses frustration with the algorithm that determines video visibility and success.
22:39
There is no algorithm or strategy that guarantees internet success, and the amount of effort put into a creative project does not necessarily correlate with its success.
25:54
The key to success on the internet is to work hard, show up, and understand that it's like buying a lottery ticket, where valuable things may or may not win.
Categories:
Technology
Society & Culture
