Bernard O'Shea: 10 things to know about your digital twin

"They use data from wearables to create a virtual you, tracking everything from your heart rate to sleep cycles."

Bernard O'Shea: "We’ve swapped human wisdom for gadgets that count calories and steps, but I’m not sure we’re better off."

I thought one Bernard O’Shea was enough for the world. Then, I discovered the concept of a digital twin: A fitter, brighter version of me living in the cloud.

And, now, I feel personally attacked by my own data. Imagine this: A virtual Bernard tracks every crisp I eat, my every lazy day, and every ‘accidentally’ skipped workout. It’s like having a mammy in the cloud, wagging her finger and saying, “You’ve been sitting too long. Move yourself!”