Synergetic recollection: How to design lifelogging tools that help locate the right information

Abstract

Recent lifelogging research has been primarily focused on developing new technology to support the capture of everyday events and experiences. Less attention has been spent on understanding what types of lifelogging tools have been built so far and how these different tools help reconstruct memories of the past. In this chapter, we discuss empirical research showing which lifelogging practices and features can help recollection. We explore psychology research for effective memory cuing such as the use of associations with other people, and we discuss the synergies between organic and synthetic recall, driven by the self-aware process of remembering - also known as metamemory. Finally, we conclude this chapter by discussing the impact of metamemory on personal remembering and reflect on principles for the design of future lifelogging tools. © 2012 Springer Berlin Heidelberg.