- Hi, we don't have an appointment, but her barkpad requested a doctor's visit and tests. The receptionist's interface scans the data transmitted from Luna's collar. - Luna, right? I see the request in the system. Please have a seat. The doctor will be with you shortly. Luna resists, planting her paws firmly on the tiled floor.
I’ve seen some cool and not so cool (you’ll understand later) tech around animals lately.
- a forever “pawprint” for cats who pass away in a website turned memorial for the cats. The creator of that platform recently saw her cat pass away so she wanted to have some way to immortalize the pet
- GPS devices to avoid losing the cat or dog in case it goes around
I’m not a futurologist but I’ve seen first hand how some people having health gadgets hyperfixate on it.
I don’t know what the future will be, but I’m wondering if a dog’s digital twin would be making us hyperaware of some things that are not to be concerned of regarding their health.
PS: Portugal is quite advanced with health data. I can consult anything I’ve done and be made aware when anybody checks my file. That way I can ensure there’s no personal data transgression.
One time I received an alert per email and could know the hospital, name of doctor (they have to be logged in) and hour they accessed my file from.
The big problem of tech investments in health is the amount of times this data you share can be sold to third parties that might target you with all they know about you. For instance the mishaps with DNA type of kits for ancestry.
To me that’s a bit scary. Imagine if they start tailoring ads based on your intolerance to gluten, or your propensity to one day have Alzheimer’s and explore that.
I’ve seen some cool and not so cool (you’ll understand later) tech around animals lately.
- a forever “pawprint” for cats who pass away in a website turned memorial for the cats. The creator of that platform recently saw her cat pass away so she wanted to have some way to immortalize the pet
- GPS devices to avoid losing the cat or dog in case it goes around
I’m not a futurologist but I’ve seen first hand how some people having health gadgets hyperfixate on it.
I don’t know what the future will be, but I’m wondering if a dog’s digital twin would be making us hyperaware of some things that are not to be concerned of regarding their health.
Anyway, great read Pawel! 😊
PS: Portugal is quite advanced with health data. I can consult anything I’ve done and be made aware when anybody checks my file. That way I can ensure there’s no personal data transgression.
One time I received an alert per email and could know the hospital, name of doctor (they have to be logged in) and hour they accessed my file from.
The big problem of tech investments in health is the amount of times this data you share can be sold to third parties that might target you with all they know about you. For instance the mishaps with DNA type of kits for ancestry.
To me that’s a bit scary. Imagine if they start tailoring ads based on your intolerance to gluten, or your propensity to one day have Alzheimer’s and explore that.