Watch video. Now imagine this happening thousands of times a day all over the world. Now imagine all of that being uploaded to Google, processed, stored in perpetuity, and used for god-knows-what.
Now how do you feel?
Not expressing an opinion, just thought this was an interesting perspective.
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I am actually in full support of Google Glass. Sure, I feel that the person in this video was doing a terrible job of respecting peoples' privacy, but that's not the established norm yet. I already wear glasses, and having an interface with my glasses built in that would allow me to take videos and pictures wherever I go, use GPS without looking at my phone all the time, and other such conveniences and amenities would definitely improve my world experience. Sure, you're going to get the occasional ass who just won't stop filming everyone, but that's a part of society that we need to adapt to or develop fair laws around. If new technology is breaking down the system, it's a possibility that the system needs some work anyway to improve. Honestly, I'd take the risk of being randomly recorded to have a pair of glasses that work as a mini computer. Google Glass is a step toward full integration with technology. As a bit of a tame transhumanist, I feel that this is a direction that will help advance humanity's interaction with technology. It'll make people uncomfortable at first, of course, but it'll also help us to adjust as a society. Google Glass isn't the end. It's merely the beginning of improvement.