Health Tracker Wearable Devices
November 2033 - Blake Newcome for the Fact File News
Health Tracker Wearable Devices
November 2033 - Blake Newcome for the Fact File News
Blake Newcome’s latest article examines Health Tracker wearable devices in an exemplary way to encourage the public to proceed cautiously.
*NOTE: Blake Newcome is a fictional character from Dieter Luske’s new book, set in 2033.
Here is another reminder of history and what we can learn from it for the future.
Most inventions, however good, come with two predictable side effects:
They can be used for the good and also can be used for the bad and the ugly. There is no way around it; even when ancient cultures discovered iron and pounded the metal into tools, like the first iron plough that made extensive cultivation possible to feed the people, they also were able to use the iron to make swords for killing the people.
But let’s stay in the present. The computer was invented and caused a technological revolution, all for the good of humankind.
Unfortunately, once again, and it didn’t take long, the bad and the ugly side surfaced, and evil has become sophisticated to the great detriment of humanity.
Can there ever be a groundbreaking invention without the predictable effect of being used for evil?
AI Artificial Intelligence is not even a new invention, but it has catapulted into the mainstream with its beneficial effects. However, once again, and sadly, it has a general negative influence where it is not controlled.
Within the field of medical technology, positive effects have emerged with applicable models developed to speed up diagnostic, research, and healing methods and the quickly growing industry of Health Tracker wearable devices.
I will not dwell on the negativity within the creative industries for the moment, but it will affect the lives of millions of people if AI-produced or generated products take over music, art, and writing.
Can you tell the difference between a story written by a writer and one written by Artificial Intelligence? Maybe you still can, but AI-generated text is getting more sophisticated daily.
Let’s move on to another aspect: privacy and how much or little we know about how much of our private identity has already been harvested and used.
Health Tracker wearable devices are all the rage, but do you trust the companies that keep your data? What they collect and do with it is currently anyone’s guess.
The array of wearable devices is growing by the day. A wearable device is a sensor, and those devices have gone way past the watch look-a-like.
Smartwatches and fitness trackers are pretty standard. Here are some of the yet not-so-familiar ones:
(The question is, where does the data end up, and is it used for something other than intended?)
Headbands go a step further. They monitor your brainwaves directly, like detailed sleep stage readings, to enhance sleep quality and aid meditation.
Earings are obviously a good spot for monitoring your temperature while looking smart. - Temperature fluctuations can reveal important health info.
Patches on your arm to monitor glucose are a very beneficial device. However, overuse as a constant monitor is not recommended. They are mainly for diabetics.
Chest patches for blood pressure and other vital signs are a good option for long-term monitoring and personalised health tracking.
There are many others, including smart rings, bracelets, necklaces (fall detection), and even smart glasses for the visually impaired.
Thumb patches for oxygen saturation are not practical to wear constantly, but they are valuable as a check-up.
There are many other devices specifically to assist people with specific health problems.
All positive. The only question remains: how is the data stored and used? Given the frequent hacking events in large data-holding companies, one must weigh the pros and cons.
Collected data can offer healthcare professionals a more comprehensive picture of a patient’s health; let’s make sure this data is used wisely and not passed on or hacked to be sold to sell more products, including insurance, or for identity theft purposes.
Make sure you know who you allow to access your data. Is it just your doctor or clinic staff members?
All those devices come with services such as written reports and health histories. Where does the data end up, and what other data did you supply to install that device on your smartphone?
Blake Newcome for the Fact File News
*NOTE: Blake Newcome is a fictional character from Dieter Luske’s new book, set in 2033.
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