Description
Ethnography of an Interface offers a compelling examination of self-tracking technologies and the Quantified Self movement through an ethnographic lens. Yuliya Grinberg explores how digital interfaces mediate our relationship with personal data, transforming everyday activities into measurable metrics.
The work investigates the spiritual and cultural implications of quantification practices, revealing how individuals use self-tracking tools to construct meaning, monitor wellbeing, and connect with others. Grinberg analyzes the work performed by digital connections in these practices, examining both the technical infrastructure and human experiences that emerge from tracking personal health, behavior, and performance metrics.
This groundbreaking study bridges technology studies, digital anthropology, and religious studies, demonstrating how quantification reflects contemporary spiritual seeking and the desire for self-knowledge. It provides crucial insights into how modern technology shapes identity, community, and the search for meaning in digital culture.
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