We recently wrote an article with tips on how to slow down time to get more out of life; but this piece on qz.com, interestingly takes those ideas to an extreme.
Morris Villarroel, professor of animal behavior at the Polytechnic University of Madrid and a life-logger, claims that, with the help of a notebook to log everyday things and a discreet camera attached to the chest that takes a picture every 30 seconds, his experience of life is more fulfilling and his memories richer. Essentially, by logging every action, conversation and experience during the day, he is able to not only focus on living in the moment, but also later reflect on his day and effectively plan for his future.
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Apparently, there is some scientific evidence of the benefits of Villarroel’s practice. “The experience is consistent with mindfulness practices, which have been shown to have great benefits,” said Ronald Riggio, a psychologist at Claremont McKenna College.
While we definitely think that capturing life and reflecting on aspects of your day (through photos and journaling) is important, we’re not quite sure about fixing a camera to our clothes and discreetly taking pictures every 30 seconds. That part sounds a bit inappropriate and may violate the privacy expectations of others.
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