09: Deep Dive - From the Fishbowl: Media Tracking Apps

Whats with the data-fication of our habits and hobbies? For this deep dive hosts Alexys, Kaylin, and Larsen pulled a random research topic written on a piece of paper out of a fishbowl of possibilties (re: a little glass bowl). The fishbowl decided it was time to explore the trend of tracking apps, focusing especially on apps we use to track our media consumption- such as Goodreads, Storygraph, and Letterboxd- but including mentions of more general applications as well, such as Strava and Streaks. We break down what particular aspects of tracking draws people in, the boom of applications brought on by the digital age, and the extended oppurtunties for community provided tracking or review platforms, as amplified by social media. Digressions include review culture and the drive to gamify and commdify everyday aspects of our lives. Ultimately, we know that whatever tools or tricks gets us reading, watching, thinking, and discussing deeply are probably worth a download. To particpate in the craze you'll need to keep up your streak and listen now- then rate us 5 stars!   Sources: "Tracking Your Life", University of Washington "The Science Behind Habit Tracking", Psychology Today