Jessica Tran: Hacking My Anxiety With Open-Source technology | JSConf EU 2017

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Channel: JSConf · 2017 · Science & Technology

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Research shows that by simply regulating their breathing, one may experience less fear, anxiety, and improve memory. Sure, we all could strive to become more mindful and self-aware, but in true programmer fashion, I ask, “why not use technology instead?” Even better, why not use open-source technology to monitor and alert ourselves of these arrhythmic respiratory changes?

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