2 chapters across the catalog
New "Active Wellness" car seats are being developed that use biometric sensors to monitor a driver's heart rate and respiration. The system is designed to detect stress or fatigue and respond with "therapy" such as a massage or temperature adjustment. The hosts express skepticism about the privacy implications and the potential for this data to be used by insurance companies.
Anne-Marie Timmons, Mental Health Disorder Statistics
Reporter Anne-Marie Timmons of the Concord Monitor is discussed following her article claiming 26% of New Hampshire residents have a mental health disorder. Timmons publicly shared her own history of "suicidal ideation" to support the statistic. The segment suggests this is part of a broader media push coinciding with the release of the DSM-5 to pathologize normal behavior and restrict rights.
