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Technology That Prods You to Take Action, Not Just Collect Data – NYTimes.com

by Lee Bryant | Apr 21, 2015

A new wave of technology is emerging that not only collects data but also prompts users to take action on it. This technology, known as persuasive technology, is designed to change people’s attitudes or behaviours through persuasion and social influence....
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