I need smart glasses. How else can I monetize every second of my life?
They’re the latest technological innovation no one asked for – now with added consent issues!
TL;DR
- The author attended a party and considered using smart glasses to photograph a celebrity, highlighting the temptation to breach privacy for social validation.
- Smart glasses are described as wearable computers that can capture photos, audio, and video, contributing to a 'creep economy' and diminishing privacy.
- Despite widespread restrictions and bans in public places, the tech industry continues to promote smart glasses, driven by profit and the trend of 'content creation'.
- The use of smart glasses to capture footage of others without their consent raises significant ethical concerns about privacy invasion.
- Smart glasses are framed as a tool to monetize every second of life, turning everyday moments into content for online consumption.