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steelframeyesterday at 7:49 PM1 replyview on HN

Gastroenterologists generally categorize feces into ~7 categories. They can be indicators of a variety of dietary deficencies, including dehydration or insufficient fiber intake. Others can be indicators of a variety of medical issues, up to an including colon cancer. Ubiquitous smart toilets scanning and categorizing our feces would move the needle of overall public health and well-being.


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b112yesterday at 7:54 PM

Yes indeed they would, all the issues with sensor longevity aside.

But, that's not now. So why the app now?