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The Future of Health and Wellness: Fitbits, Wearables, Neural Implants and Brain Chips

Time Travel: 2015, 2025, 2035

Fahri Karakas

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Photo by Jeremy Thomas on Unsplash

Do you remember when tracking your steps with a Fitbit felt like cutting-edge tech?

Fast forward to today, and health tech has evolved into something straight out of a sci-fi movie.

However, the real revolution is just beginning.

By 2035, your health won’t just be monitored — it’ll be optimized, predicted, and even upgraded.

Let’s begin our journey with 2015, continue with 2025, and then travel to 2035.

2015: The Quantified Self Movement

  • Wearables Were Novel: Fitbits and Apple Watches were the new must-haves. People obsessed over step counts, heart rates, and sleep patterns.
  • Health Apps Everywhere: MyFitnessPal, Headspace, and Strava turned smartphones into personal health coaches.
  • The Rise of Biohacking: Early adopters experimented with intermittent fasting, nootropics, and cold showers.
  • Self-tracking: For the first time, people had data about their bodies at their fingertips. It was empowering — and a little addictive. The constant tracking could feel overwhelming. Was it healthy to obsess over…

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Fahri Karakas
Fahri Karakas

Written by Fahri Karakas

Associate Professor in Business & Leadership at University of East Anglia. Passionate about doodling, imagination, and creativity. Author of Self-Making Studio.

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