Google Glass: The Opposition Grows
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Google Glass: The Opposition Grows
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#2For anything really, sides rally amongst themselves. We have differing opinions on issues all the time. I have a side concern about how we consider technology, and science in general. I really think it should be elevated to something more like free speech. That the dangers of not producing and experimenting with technology far outweigh fears of it harming ourselves. Well maybe not a belief but a hope. Something to strive for.
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#3I used to withhold face-palm reactions to opinions that differed from my own on the premise that all views deserve to be heard, but there is so much ridiculous opposition in the world now, that it's become burdensome.
Even reading this trash article was in just about all respects, a horrible waste of time.
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#4One of the things that hurt the Segway's early adoption was that it was legislated against its intended use as a walking replacement -- they were legislated against (or rather, considered powered vehicles) by many nations and local governments. They are still illegal to drive on sidewalks in the UK.
If enough people block the use of Glass, it could have an adverse effect on its sales and growth.
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#5One of the things that hurt the Segway's early adoption was that it was legislated against its intended use as a walking replacement -- they were legislated against (or rather, considered powered vehicles) by many nations and local governments. They are still illegal to drive on sidewalks in the UK. If enough people block the use of Glass, it could have an adverse effect on its sales and growth.
Were laws really the reason why the Segway didn't take off?
I figure it didn't take off for the same reason non-overly obese people don't use Rascal carts. People were worried about being perceived as lazy. They're also really expensive, so you'd be perceived as snobbish as well.
Just look at Gob's character in Arrested Development. They didn't stick him on a Segway because he's a prudent person that needs to get to places in a hurry.
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#6One of the things that hurt the Segway's early adoption was that it was legislated against its intended use as a walking replacement -- they were legislated against (or rather, considered powered vehicles) by many nations and local governments. They are still illegal to drive on sidewalks in the UK. If enough people block the use of Glass, it could have an adverse effect on its sales and growth.
Were laws really the reason why the Segway didn't take off? I figure it didn't take off for the same reason non-overly obese people don't use Rascal carts. People were worried about being perceived as lazy. They're also really expensive, so you'd be perceived as snobbish as well. Just look at Gob's character in Arrested Development. They didn't stick him on a Segway because he's a prudent person that needs to get to…
I've always thought Segway's failure was simply because it created more problems than it solved.
It was expensive, large, you had to find somewhere to park it, you had to remember to charge it, it came with an aura of snobbishness (at that price tag, not entirely undeserved).
And it solved... what? In suburban America it doesn't go fast or far enough to get you anywhere in reasonable time. In urban America the distances people walk aren't worth all of the above compromises.
The Segway makes no sense to the suburbanite whose main mode of transportation involved their garage door opener. The Segway also makes no sense to the urbanite who can walk 100 feet to the closest grocery store.
It was a marvelously cool technology looking to solve a problem very few people actually had.
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#7Resistance is futile - but I applaud the effort.
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#8I am a gadget geek just like any nerds out there. I like the concept of Google Glass but the practical application scares the shit out of me. Google Glass in its current form is every advertisers/data-miners perfect wet dream.
I can see myself smacking someone for taking videos/pictures of me without my consent, by holding a camera right in my face. Google Glass almost legitimizes that kind of behavior. "Oh I can record our conversation because the camera is inside the glass and look its shiny."
Like the video of this guy holding a camera to random people's face: http://www.slashgeek.net/2013/02/26/google-glass-privacy/
NOT OK!
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#9I used to withhold face-palm reactions to opinions that differed from my own on the premise that all views deserve to be heard, but there is so much ridiculous opposition in the world now, that it's become burdensome. Even reading this trash article was in just about all respects, a horrible waste of time.
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#10I am a gadget geek just like any nerds out there. I like the concept of Google Glass but the practical application scares the shit out of me. Google Glass in its current form is every advertisers/data-miners perfect wet dream. I can see myself smacking someone for taking videos/pictures of me without my consent, by holding a camera right in my face. Google Glass almost legitimizes that kind of behavior. "Oh I can rec…
As a consumer, I'd have less problems with Glass if it were developed and sold by a company that has nothing to do with advertising and has little interest in users' data (maybe like Canon, Nikon, or JVC). But even then, I wouldn't want to use it.
I also won't interact with people while they are wearing Glass. I do not like it when people take my picture without my permission, and Glass is practically a spy camera. Worse, it not only takes pictures, but video with audio and GPS information.