Behavioral Quote by Jane Mayer
“And the program was developed in large part by behavioral scientists who were working with the military, who do everything they possibly can to measure a soldier's stress levels to see how they're doing physically and emotionally, as they go through this program.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The New Yorker, “The Secret Science of War”, 2020
Scientists use stress metrics to monitor soldiers’ physical and emotional health during programs.
In simple terms: Scientists track soldier stress.
Use data to support troops.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- combat training
- deployment
- mental health programs
- military research
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can stress data improve soldier wellbeing?
- What privacy concerns arise?
Data may not capture individual experiences fully.