The Quantified Self movement, self described as “self-knowledge through numbers,” has brought together a wide variety of individuals fascinated by the intersection of self-tracking, technology, health, and awareness. The intersection of this world, where the individual is empowered to investigate themselves through “N-of-1” experiments, and the medical world, has brought up many issues including a frequent “cultural mismatch” between so-called e-patients (empowered patients) and the culture of doctors and medicine.
This blog aims to explore the intersection between the “Quanter” and the “Doctor,” realizing that each of these labels encompasses a wide variety of individuals, attitudes, and competencies.
More information about the Quantified Self can be found at quantifiedself.com (http://quantifiedself NULL.com).