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I remember when smartphones first got cameras -- there was a mass hysteria by the usual suspects that this was a tool by which all of our bathroom moments would be invaded.

Then smartphones got video capabilities, and again...tool for pedophiles and creepers.

It's the same garbage with every advance of technology, usually by people with an agenda.



All of those issues exist already. The main distinction is that wearable computers 1) have an even easier form factor to expedite surveillance and 2) the whole "continuous connection to the cloud" fear of footage and data being uploaded. Certainly the latter issue can also apply to smartphones, but this is more literally in your face.




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