One way to counter facial recognition is by applying makeup in a certain pattern that resembles David Bowie or 80's style cyberpunks. [1]
That 80's vision of the future really is here.
That 80's vision of the future really is here.
1. Exactly.
2. (ironic, oblivious) Used to imply that an otherwise impossible task is just the opposite.
Time travelling is possible. We just need to get our hands on some of that negative energy.
EDIT: If you wore it all the time to avoid mass surveillance that would be a problem. If you selectively wore it only when, say you're visiting a prostitute or engaging in some other behavior you want to keep private, it's a viable alternative.
EDIT 2: Also, as a response to this, I foresee that people will just wear masks that impersonate other people, either some form of temporary plastic surgery or a full-on device similar to the one in the original Total Recall. Too many people value their privacy of movement.