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by cordite 4334 days ago
This might seem rather silly, but what if toilets were connected?

I don't mean just stall availability, but rather for a health reason. Japan, about 5-7 years ago or so, made some smart toilet that could tell what your diet is from the stool. What if with similar technology, individuals could be warned for slow or immediate changes based on similarly obtained data points?

Individuals with certain diseases can have immediate preventative care and also prevent transmission of those diseases.