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The Biggest Threat to the Future of Tech

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>The pushback and the hatred that has bubbled up due to Glass is actually sickening. I haven't seen "hatred" in the news just some concerns about privacy which I share. This thing surely is a new "threat" for everyones privacy. But also nice new technology.

The biggest threat for new technology like google glass is that there is another advanced technology (social networking) that feeds on stimulating people's narcissistic/voyeuristic nerves, which is most likely to abuse the new content.

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).

Agreed. The author does not supply a valid argument other than "I don't like the criticism". And criticism != cynicism.

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.

Meh, the nice thing about human beings who become cynical is they soon get replaced by fresh ones, just like everyone else. Maybe individuals will burn out but I see humans remaining passionate for some time.

Also... clickbait title.

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