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We live in the age of the selfie and self promotion.\xa0 Social media networks like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and even Podcasts: allow us to share so much of our lives, and we\u2026in posting such content assume that there\u2019s someone out there who cares\u2026or maybe we just hope they do. \xa0\nFor better or worse, we\u2019ve become a society of exhibitionists, sometimes even boastful of our situation and accomplishments.\xa0 I disagree with the Christian view that pride is one of the so called \u201cseven deadly sins\u201d\xa0 I agree with Aristotle that is is the crown of virtue, not to be confused with vanity\u2026although\u2026let\u2019s be honest, sometimes there is a bit of vanity involved in the self promotion that all of this new technology allows us.\nBut when it comes to fitness trackers, heath apps and the ability to record and sometimes share our every step, stride and vital statistics\u2026I think there\u2019s something else going on.\xa0 In a way, I think we\u2019re looking to improve ourselves through technology by better understanding our behavior as a way to change our lives for the better.\nThis is the self quantified life.\xa0 A way of using fitness trackers, smart phone applications and other accessories to constantly monitor and record the way you use your body with the goal of helping you to improve your behavior.\xa0\nThe quantified self is all about better understanding our physical behavior as a way to improve the physical condition of this organic machine we inhabit, as we experience the universe around us and live our lives to the top.\nSo go ahead and tweet your progress, post your race results on Facebook, share physical improvements with your social media connected friends\u2026and share with the world your quantified self.\nLinks:\n\n\n\nMelodious advice by Neil on Twitter @neilbearse\xa0\nBoth opening and closing themes songs were by Jim Fidler at .\nThe song - \u201cMe the Machine\u201d was by Imogen Heap off her 2011 album \u201cSparks\u201d.\xa0 Check out all of her amazing contemporary goodness at \nIntervals between episodes can be found at \nIn Vino Veritas with at \nONLY IF YOU LIKE IT: (But only if you can afford it!) Phedippidations is supported monthly through the kind and sincerely generous financial support of 70 friends and fellow runners:\nVera, Katie, Ryan, Chaise, Gordon, Scott, Mike, Jeff, Colin, Jason, Diane, Cheryl, Ron, Mark, Martha, Greg, Jim, Tim, Bill, David, Doug, Vance, Marcelo, Roberto, Zaki, Margaret, James, Norm, Simon, Janice, Andrew, Pam, Rob, Glenn, Trey, Steve, Angie, Al, Toni, Martin, Lynn, Nancy, Eric, Jim, Joe, Martin, Rich, Tom, David, Pierre, Maria, Hisham, Andrea, Brad, Dave, Desiree, Jens (@ScenicRunner), Claudia, Jill, Elizabeth, Pat, Marc, Evelyn, Chris, Dino, Michael, Clay, George, Matthew and Pedro.\n\xa0\nTHANK YOU! {}\n\xa0\nFollow me on:\nBlog: \nStream: \xa0\nApple App: \xa0\nAndroid App: \xa0\n\xa0\nSupport: