In this conversation, Marc and Paul explore the increasing tendency to measure various aspects of life through wearables and health tracking devices. They discuss personal experiences with these technologies, the behavioral changes they inspire, and the implications for lifestyle and health. The conversation delves into the science of sleep, the balance between data and life, and the future of health tracking, while also reflecting on the social dynamics surrounding health metrics and the risks of over-optimization.

04:37 The Impact of Celebrations on Health
07:36 The Rise of Wearable Technology
10:54 Personal Experiences with Health Trackers
13:39 Behavioral Changes Through Measurement
16:50 The Psychological Effects of Tracking
22:36 Navigating Life with Data
24:23 Behavior Tracking and Its Insights
27:16 Long-Term Health Monitoring
32:11 Social Currency of Health Metrics
38:55 Terminator and Idiot of the Week