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Gary Wolf: Personal Science, the Quantified Self, and Artificial Intelligence

Smarter Not Harder

CHAPTER

Journey into Quantified Self

This chapter follows an individual's transformative journey from aspiring academic historian to tech journalist, highlighting their experiences at Wired Magazine and the evolution of the quantified self movement. They reflect on the integration of personal data collection into daily life and the founding of community gatherings focused on individual experimentation and sharing. The narrative emphasizes the subjective importance of personal projects and insights derived from these experiences amidst the challenges faced by traditional journalism.

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