Category Archives: Quantified Self
Are we building a data “genome”?
Lately, I can’t stop collecting examples of how data and algorithms have infused our daily lives. But it’s not just the ads we click on or the items we place in shopping carts. Today, data carries intimate information about our bodies, finances, friends, interests, politics, family histories … Continue reading
Data Experience: You’ve Gotta Have Trust
A few years ago, I started thinking about how data informs the customer experience. The catalyst was simple; I was frustrated with my fitness tracker, and felt deluged by a stream of numbers that weren’t particularly helpful (the dashboards sure were pretty though). Part of … Continue reading
2015: The Year of Data Strategy
I’m not generally a fan of annual predictions; they always remind me of a carnival in which you’re encouraged to “pay no attention to the man behind the curtain”; you almost never win the giant teddy bear. So I apologize … Continue reading
2014: The Year of Data Disruption
Linguist Geoff Nunberg’s annual “Word of the Year” posts offer an instructive peek into the American psyche. In 2012, he chose “Big Data”. In 2013, his pick was (no, not “twerk”) “selfie.” Nunberg makes his selections based on dominant news stories, … Continue reading
Big Data: It’s time to start thinking about DX
Back in September, I spoke on a panel at Dreamforce in which I used my Nike FuelBand to illustrate the difference between data and metrics, arguing that the difference is meaning: data is the raw material; metrics are one way … Continue reading
The New LinkedIn: It’s (Mostly) About You
Today, LinkedIn announced a revamp of its profile pages around three core principles: simplify (the experience), grow (in terms of network, value add) and everyday (provide everyday utility) In April, when the company announced its iPad app, they described their … Continue reading
LinkedIn for iPad: Quantifying the Professional Self
I’ve always liked LinkedIn, but I’ve never loved it; I know I need to check it and keep it up, but it’s more an obligation than a pleasure, a vitamin than a treat. It’s information. At the same time, the work … Continue reading
Thought Experiments 