A Happiness Monitor
January 8, 2013 | Terry Sharrer
Let’s first consider this quote: “You might think that happiness is something ineffable, an elusive state of being that defies quantification and analysis. But over the past decade [scientists] have conducted many studies that demonstrate that happiness can, in fact, be systematically measured.” In fact, Hitachi has created a name-tag sized monitor called a “business microscope” that tracks social interactions among its employees, though it’s unclear whether this makes managers or workers happier. Still, pattern recognition may indeed a pathway to happiness and wellness. MORE
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