Ali Amin on Health Tech | Wearables, Data Privacy & the Future of Longevity

27/08/2025 46 min

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From Apple Watch to Oura to WHOOP, wearable devices are transforming how we track our health — but what do they really mean for our future? In this episode of Rethinking Tech, Aparna sits down with Ali Amin, a leading voice in health technology, to explore the promises and perils of the digital health revolution.We unpack how socioeconomic factors shape access to health tech, why data quality and privacy matter, and what wearable accuracy means for consumers, companies, and even geopolitics. Ali also shares insights from Harvard and beyond on how health technology could reshape the fundamentals of longevity.🔥 What you’ll discover:⌚ The future of wearables: Apple Watch, Oura, WHOOP & beyond📊 Data quality vs. hype: what makes health insights truly actionable🛡️ Privacy & consumer protection: who owns your most intimate health data?🌍 Geopolitical stakes: why health data is the new frontier in global power💡 Longevity fundamentals: what actually matters for a healthier, longer life🕒 Chapters00:00 – Introduction to Ali's Journey00:10 – Socioeconomic Factors in Health14:06 – The Future of Wearables16:34 – Data Quality and Actionability18:51 – Privacy Concerns in Health Tech26:06 – Consumer Protection in Health Data29:48 – Data Ownership and Privacy Concerns33:41 – The Accuracy of Wearable Technology36:23 – Future of Wearable Technology38:36 – Geopolitical Implications of Health Data44:59 – Fundamentals of Health and Longevity👋 Stay in the LoopFollow Ali → https://www.linkedin.com/in/amamin/🔗 Full transcript + sources → rethinkingtech.substack.com📩 Free episode briefs → link pinned in commentsHosts: Aparna Bhushan | Harinda Katugaha👍 Like • 🔔 Subscribe • 🔄 Share

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