Don't Unplug
Don't Unplug
In 2002, Chris Dancy was overweight, unemployed, and addicted to technology. He chain-smoked cigarettes, popped pills, and was angry and depressed. But when he discovered that his mother kept a record of almost every detail of his childhood, an idea began to form. Could knowing the status of every aspect of his body and how his lifestyle affected his health help him learn to take better care of himself?
Thus begins the story of “the most Connected Man on Earth.” Chris entered the public dialog concerning digital health just as the media started of focus on wearable technologies, and he earned his moniker by eventually using up to 700 sensors – devices, applications and services – to track, analyze and optimize his life, from his calorie intake to his spiritual well-being. This quantification let him see connections of otherwise invisible data, resulting in dramatic upgrades to his health, productivity, and quality of life.
In this highly entertaining and insightful session, Chris recounts his story of rebirth and redemption and shares how attendees – and their patients – can improve their lives by paying attention to how we move, what we eat, who we spend time with, and how it makes us feel.
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In 2002, Chris Dancy was overweight, unemployed, and addicted to technology. He chain-smoked cigarettes, popped pills, and was angry and depressed. But when he discovered that his mother kept a record of almost every detail of his childhood, an idea began to form. Could knowing the status of every aspect of his body and how his lifestyle affected his health help him learn to take better care of himself?
Thus begins the story of “the most Connected Man on Earth.” Chris entered the public dialog concerning digital health just as the media started of focus on wearable technologies, and he earned his moniker by eventually using up to 700 sensors – devices, applications and services – to track, analyze and optimize his life, from his calorie intake to his spiritual well-being. This quantification let him see connections of otherwise invisible data, resulting in dramatic upgrades to his health, productivity, and quality of life.
In this highly entertaining and insightful session, Chris recounts his story of rebirth and redemption and shares how attendees – and their patients – can improve their lives by paying attention to how we move, what we eat, who we spend time with, and how it makes us feel.
REVIEWS:
“Wow! One of the most interesting and important talks on #digitalhealth I’ve heard! Well done @chrisdancy (gonna devoure your book!)”
“Wow! You could hear a pin drop in the room during Chris Dancy’s session at AHIP’s Consumer Experience & Digital Health Forum in Nashville. The reviews for the session were spectacular, with an emphasis on how insightful and thought provoking the audience thought Chris’s remarks were. In my book, it doesn’t get better than that!
Powerful – loaded with application and insight. Wonderful speaker! Humorous, real and useful. Chris Dancy is an authentic and amazing speaker who will WOW your audience and leave them wanting more. In this age of technological disruption and innovation, when so many leaders are looking for answers, Chris’s insight, ideas and presentation is right on the mark. I have hosted numerous speakers over the years and Chris Dancy is among the best, getting rave reviews and always delivering value. We have had Chris address our membership multiple times. He has my highest recommendation.”