I’ve become particularly impressed with AI and especially one called
Poe (and its
bot assistants). This is an edited
definition* of one this AI-powered chatbot churned out in a matter of seconds:
An "experiment of one" refers to a type of experimental design where an individual serves as both the subject and the experimenter. In this type of experiment, the individual tests a hypothesis or investigates a research question by manipulating variables and observing the outcomes on themselves. It is a self-experimentation approach that allows individuals to gather data and draw conclusions based on their own experiences.
Examples of Experiment of One:
1.
Personal Health and Lifestyle: An individual
may conduct an experiment of one to test the effects of different diets, exercise routines, or sleep patterns on their own health and
well-being.
2. Cognitive Performance: Someone might investigate the impact of various
study techniques, memory strategies, or environmental factors on their own cognitive performance through an experiment of one.
3. Productivity and Time Management: An individual may experiment with different productivity techniques, work schedules, or task prioritization methods to optimize their own productivity and time management skills.
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I can't do better than that, but I will
add that this is sometimes abbreviated as "n=1" or "n of 1."
*Only edited for length — the original was too
long for Urban
Dictionary’s space parameters.
In an **experiment of one**, Dr. Kessler tested his willpower by buying two gooey chocolate chip cookies that he didn't plan to eat. (Source: "How the
Food Makers Captured Our Brains."
Tara Parker-Pope. New York Times.
An oft-used phrase is "Each of us is an **experiment of one**."
