Dawn Nafus

About the Author

Dawn Nafus is a pioneering researcher and writer whose work bridges the worlds of technology, personal data, and human experience. With a background in anthropology and computer science, she has spent over a decade exploring how self-tracking technologies shape our daily lives, identities, and social interactions. Nafus challenges conventional narratives around digital innovation, emphasizing the ethical, cultural, and emotional dimensions often overlooked in tech discourse. Her insightful analyses draw from fieldwork with diverse communities, offering accessible yet profound examinations of how we measure and narrate our own stories in an increasingly quantified world. As a senior research scientist at Intel Labs, she continues to influence the intersection of design, data, and society through her writing and collaborative projects.