The Next Frontier: Cognitive Personal Informatics Workshop at CHI’24
With the advancements of AI and wearable technologies, we’re on the brink of a major breakthrough in personal health and well-being — tracking our cognitive processes through wearable neurotechnologies. Join us for our workshop on “The Future of Cognitive Personal Informatics” (CPI, see that link for workshop information) at CHI’24 in Hawaii to discuss groundbreaking implications, challenges for HCI, opportunities for design, and more.
Why Cognitive Personal Informatics Matters
Imagine a world where understanding your cognitive health is as simple as checking your step count. That’s the promise of Cognitive Personal Informatics. With devices capable of tracking stress levels, and emotional patterns, and predicting mental performance over the day, CPI is set to transform how we engage with our cognitive selves. Tools like the Spire Stone, Feel, and Muse headbands are just the beginning. They represent a new era where technology helps us monitor and reflect on our mental activities, empowering us to make better decisions for our overall well-being. So what wil the future of CPI in 5–10–20 and 50 years from now look like?
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This workshop is not just about showcasing these advancements. It’s a platform for us to dive deep into how CPI can change the way we think about personal informatics, extending it beyond physical health to include our mental and emotional states.
The Opportunity for HCI Researchers — Be Part of the Conversation
The path to realizing CPI’s full potential is filled with challenges, from creating robust methods for classifying cognitive activities to designing devices that are accessible, ethical, and secure. This is where we, as HCI researchers, come in. Whether you’re working in user experience, data privacy, wearable technology, or any other HCI domain, your expertise can contribute to shaping the future of cognitive personal informatics.
This workshop is a chance to influence the direction of a rapidly evolving field. Your insights, research, and vision can help ensure that the future of Cognitive Personal Informatics is bright, inclusive, and beneficial for all. We’re calling on HCI researchers, practitioners, and technology enthusiasts to join us. Whether you’re deeply involved in cognitive research, passionate about wearable technology, or curious about the future of personal informatics, your contribution is valuable.
Let’s shape the future of Cognitive Personal Informatics together. We can’t wait to see you there!
