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by bowietrousers
4782 days ago
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This is a horrifically simplistic argument that doesn't stand up. We are right to be cynical about everything. Things (technology, products, whatever) need to prove themselves before they are worthy of awe. Especially when the potential ubiquity of things like Glass impacts everybody, not just those who choose to subscribe to the latest whatever. To see the value of that, you need to have failed (or seen things fail) in the real world. I think this is why those who are having an OMGasm about Glass are either younger than late-20's or professionally biased (ie. tech journos). |
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Also, it is everyone's right to determine their own future, especially when it comes to their privacy. And like it or not, Glass is the first obvious intrusion to privacy. It's the equivalent of running around with a Camcorder all the time. One that doesn't have a red light. This is not an attitude to attack, as he puts it, but everyone's right (free speech, btw) and duty to tell if some new invention makes them uncomfortable.
What I'd like to see attacked is the author's attitude who apparently doesn't think it's worth considering (and adressing) WHY other people aren't comfortable with Glass. and how it can be addressed. In order to really make the future better.