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Using Technology To Enforce Good Behavior

Posted by Soulskill on from the hey-it-works-for-dogs dept.

Ismellpoop writes "With the new year upon us and resolutions being made to change unwanted behavior, many tools are now available to help people stay in line, such as a GPS-enabled app that locks down texting once a car gets rolling and a program that cuts off credit-card spending. Another device monitors your workout and offers real-time voice feedback. Have we entered an era in which electronics serve as mother, cop and coach because we can't manage our own desires?"

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  1. How is this any different than my alarm clock? by h4rr4r · · Score: 5, Insightful

    How is this any different than my alarm clock?

    Is it my mother because it wakes me?

  2. The blurb misses something in the proposition. by Seumas · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Have we entered an era in which electronics serve as mother, cop and coach because we can't manage our own desires?

    If you're the one setting up these utilities for yourself, then you are managing your own desires.