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When wellness technology becomes wellness shaming

The facial recognition at my gym knows when I skip workouts and sends passive-aggressive emails about my commitment to health and I want to punch the machine.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Health monitoring systems can transform self-care into external judgment that undermines intrinsic motivation.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The surveillance state?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.