Technology

Should smartwatches and fitness apps be allowed to warn you if they think you are depressed?

For

Early warnings could save lives.

Against

It invades privacy and could misinterpret feelings.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • it really helps me notice the onset of a potential panic attack prior to actually consciously noticing it via heart rate.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • Noticing when your baseline seems to be shifting can be very useful in correcting a trend early.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • A device tracking your heart rate every five minutes has less legal protection around it than a note from your doctor.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • Wearables see the output. They don't know why.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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