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'I awoke at ½ past 7' – Self-monitoring and optimisation started before big tech
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thoughtful
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culture
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self-optimization
Victorian era
diary writing
The essay explores how Victorian diary writers pioneered self-monitoring and optimisation, laying the groundwork for modern big tech practices, with the article sparking reflection on the historical roots of contemporary self-improvement culture.
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