Well, this one is difficult because it's difficult to "pick a side". I'm intrigued by technology, but being in banking compliance we focus a lot on privacy. Part of me when reading this article thought "Glass will save me from looking someone up on Facebook manually", but then I thought "well, would I want a total stranger to have access to my Facebook or other social media site info without my approval?" We've all seen the idea of face recognition played out in movies, but does that really have a place in everyday life. Does the John Doe need that ability? Probably not.
http://www.theverge.com/2014/4/7/5589940/google-glass-and-the-specter-of-instant-facial-recognition
Back to the technology side of things, this related article shows a different way to use Glass that is not creepy. For years, we have had access to NASCAR drivers and their view from the car, we've had audio from the NBA court and NFL field, but we have not been able to see their view. Being a sports fan, I think this is pretty cool. I'd love to see it move into MLB especially to see what a catcher or batter sees with a 90 mph ball flying towards him!!
http://www.theverge.com/2014/5/16/5722870/nba-google-glass-and-courtside-celebrities/in/2689413
First, I love how you bring in other articles. I so appreciate you looking for additional information and sharing. I agree that the technology of Glass is amazing. For every wonderful use, there is flip side "creepy" use. I see so many good things that they can be used for, but I have a hard time getting past the facial recognition concept. When someone approaches me, I want them to know me, not know me because they Google me upon approach. I do find that bothersome. And as intrigued as I am by the Google Goggles app, on the flipside, I don't want someone snapping a picture of me and finding out all about me. Goggles is not to that point yet, but I am sure it is coming.
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