First Coined In 2014 Over-Quantified Life trend icon

Over-Quantified Life

The value of personal data from wearable devices, for example, is obscured by cute infographics and superficial results that prevent thoughtful analysis of the data and effects on life decisions.

The 2014 Non-Obvious Trend Report, where Over-Quantified Life was first coined

First published in the 2014 Non-Obvious Trend Report →

Trend Longevity Rating

B Graded B in 2026 ·
a strong prediction that largely held up

How this trend held up

While finding value from the data we collect on ourselves continues to be a challenge, the analytical tools and personal desire to make such data actionable are helping manage the downside.

Every past trend prediction is re-reviewed and graded with a Trend Longevity Rating, measuring how much each originally curated trend still matters years later.

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