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I have to say it's a view that few people share. I have worn a lifelogging device in public a number of times and the amount of people who have a problem with t

by adam-a 14y ago

I have to say it's a view that few people share. I have worn a lifelogging device in public a number of times and the amount of people who have a problem with the privacy aspect is approximately 1 in 50 or so. Admittedly this is among people mainly < 30, and I imagine the sentiment might be higher among older people. But the point is, it's probably going to happen. If it makes you feel any better, the sheer amount of data you get out of these devices makes it unlikely your image will ever be misused or shared around on purpose. The worst you can expect is to be the extra in somebody's holiday recordings. I walk through central London on a regular basis and I'm sure I must be ruining the shots of several dozen tourists with traditional cameras by now.

dagw 14y ago
Do people alter their behavior around you when they know you're recording? Do they watch what they say and do, or how they behave. I know I would have a very hard time relaxing and letting my guard down if I knew/suspected that anything 'funny' I did or said would be up on youtube/facebook within minutes.
- adam-a 14y ago
  Well the device I have only takes still pictures and no audio. So it's not quite as invasive. (For the curious it's a Vicon Revue - http://www.viconrevue.com/home.html http://www.viconrevue.com/home.html) Initially some people joke about making sure to get their good side or whatever, but very quickly they forget about it and most don't seem bothered at all. I think the thing is it quickly becomes not the focus. It's not like you have a TV crew following you, or even a video camera pressed to your eye. It doesn't draw attention very much, aside from the initial question about what it is. So people are able to quite quickly forget about it and act normally. On the other had I suppose if I frequently uploaded pictures of people from it, especially if those where unflattering or embarrassing, people might start to mind more.
  - intended 14y ago
    > if I frequently uploaded pictures of people from it, especially if those where unflattering or embarrassing, people might start to mind more. Given the history of the internet and humanity - its clear that this will inevitably happen. As the cross section of people using glass and the members of humanity grows, chance of misuse approaches unity. EDIT: The discussion on invasions of privacy were also raised when (Nokia?) camera phones first came out. People were concerned by the possibility of someone surreptitiously filming/photographing you. People did adapt and camera phones are a mainstay today. They just have audible clicks when a picture is taken. (I believe that was the mandated solution)

by adam-a 14y ago

dagw 14y ago

Do people alter their behavior around you when they know you're recording? Do they watch what they say and do, or how they behave. I know I would have a very hard time relaxing and letting my guard down if I knew/suspected that anything 'funny' I did or said would be up on youtube/facebook within minutes.

adam-a 14y ago
Well the device I have only takes still pictures and no audio. So it's not quite as invasive. (For the curious it's a Vicon Revue - http://www.viconrevue.com/home.html http://www.viconrevue.com/home.html) Initially some people joke about making sure to get their good side or whatever, but very quickly they forget about it and most don't seem bothered at all. I think the thing is it quickly becomes not the focus. It's not like you have a TV crew following you, or even a video camera pressed to your eye. It doesn't draw attention very much, aside from the initial question about what it is. So people are able to quite quickly forget about it and act normally. On the other had I suppose if I frequently uploaded pictures of people from it, especially if those where unflattering or embarrassing, people might start to mind more.
- intended 14y ago
  > if I frequently uploaded pictures of people from it, especially if those where unflattering or embarrassing, people might start to mind more. Given the history of the internet and humanity - its clear that this will inevitably happen. As the cross section of people using glass and the members of humanity grows, chance of misuse approaches unity. EDIT: The discussion on invasions of privacy were also raised when (Nokia?) camera phones first came out. People were concerned by the possibility of someone surreptitiously filming/photographing you. People did adapt and camera phones are a mainstay today. They just have audible clicks when a picture is taken. (I believe that was the mandated solution)