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How quantified self-tracking disconnects us from embodied awareness

My smartwatch buzzes every time I hit my hourly movement goal but I realized I have no idea what my body actually feels like anymore without the notifications.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

External measurement systems can atrophy the internal wisdom they claim to enhance.

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