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I don't see how constant direct contact with a computer is going to improve anyone's life. Seems deeply psychologically unhealthy.

• AndrewKemendo 10y ago
  Think about it like decision support. Computers can make consistently better and more rational decisions, especially as they get feedback (reinforcement learning) giving you this data as you go through life should make things easier. It already has in most areas of life, it's just not persistent yet. Think more practical applications, like cost calculations, route planning, meal prep etc... not social networking and gossip.
  • duaneb 10y ago
    This makes sense, but why can't you just do that today with a phone?
• vorotato 10y ago
  This seems like a conclusion made with absolutely no evidence or reasoning.
  • duaneb 10y ago
    I'm open to other conclusions, but there's absolutely no evidence or reasoning for them, either. I don't see any reason why AR would improve anyone's life. It seems like it's squarely on the road of "notification addiction".
    • vorotato 10y ago
      I don't see any reason it would need to happen through AR. It is neural lace after all. You wouldn't need to see anything, you might just "know" answers once you subvocalize a question.
• Practicality 10y ago
  We're already doing this by having the internet available 24/7 through multiple devices. Whether or not the internet is healthy is starting to become irrelevant. If you unplug, you currently can't compete in any intellectually challenging job with people who use the internet now (at least, I highly doubt you can, unless you're some kind of super-genius). The advantage of high-speed information availability is simply too great of an advantage. The next stage will be similar to the internet. Sure there may be some disadvantages, and you can validly argue that being unplugged is more healthy. But you can't compete without it.
  • duaneb 10y ago
    > If you unplug, you currently can't compete in any intellectually challenging job with people who use the internet now (at least, I highly doubt you can, unless you're some kind of super-genius). I don't see how responding to emails instantly makes you any more competitive. Successful people unplug all the time. Even Obama plays basketball, sleeps, hits the beach, and enjoys himself. But just like ignoring email isn't really acceptable, neither will be not using AR. You're just ensuring your future slavery to the economy—all the money in the world isn't worth much if you spend your life plugged in.
    • AndrewKemendo 10y ago
      You've created quite a strawman there with the email argument. Read my other response. Bottom line is, it's there to help you make better decisions, including perhaps even not responding to email.
    • orly_bookz 10y ago
      Wouldn't the point be about being "plugged in" while actually working? Nobody says you have to read email during your off-hours but if you're working in, say, IT and you're not taking advantage of google, stackoverflow, hackernews, technology subreddits, etc... well then you're well behind the eight ball. I've seen generic knowledge workers keep up with dedicated programmers simply by virtue of how well they use the internet interface, while the guys/gals that have been coding for 20 years don't even bother to do simple google searches for basic questions about new technologies...
• erikpukinskis 10y ago
  Why do you assume it has to be constant? I would assume that, like smartphones, it will be a technology that people use and then put away when they want some peace.