Alon Halevy, a Senior Principal Applied Scientist at Amazon Web Services, joins a panel to explore the significance of metrics in today’s data-centric world. They discuss the complexities of understanding metrics and their influence on individual and societal well-being. The conversation highlights the importance of context, the shift towards qualitative metrics, and ethical data practices. Additionally, they examine how technology can enhance self-reflection through journaling while emphasizing the need for balance in our digital lives.