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Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Computerized personal motivator almost as good as people, and much cheaper

Do you think a robotic voice on the phone could motivate you to get off of the couch and start exercising? Well, most of the participants in a recent study conducted by Stanford University didn't think so -- but it turns out that getting an automated phone call during an exercise program was just as inspiring as a call from a real human being. ...continue reading 'Computerized personal motivator almost as good as people, and much cheaper'

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