Group 1- Consequences of Google Glasses

We found a lot of the problems of the Google Glasses come from its ability to secretly photograph.  There is a huge potential for copyright infringements at places like movie theaters.  Also, it makes it easier for someone to commit identity theft, such as recording someone entering their pin number at an ATM.

Two more consequences come from problems that already exist with cell phones, yet to an even greater extreme.  The first is social disconnect.  When in a social situation with friends or family, it will be way too tempting to resort to being entertained by the glasses.  Also, there will be problems with over reliance.  Once the user is used to using the GPS while driving, or the video chat to connect with friends, they will not be able to function without the technology.

The glasses will also exacerbate a problem that Pariser mentions, the lack of serendipity.  In the filter bubble, we are prevented from seeing things we might not like when it comes to web pages and the news.  Now with Google Glasses, that same effect will happen in real life.  We will not try that new, different restaurant because Google will not think we would like it.