The example of the burglar is suitably terrifying, but sadly I think you’re giving Zuckerberg too much credit (in a piece that’s already plenty critical of him). What’s to stop him from having exactly the same software you describe, running all the time, tracking every person that each glasses wearer walks past? Sure, he won’t be breaking into your house, but he’ll have a profile built for you anyway (whether you have an account with any of his websites or not), and will happily sell information on all your movements to any advertisers willing to pay enough. I think the goal of these products absolutely is to invade the privacy of those who don’t use his products, more than it is to collect even more information on those that do.
No amount of tech will make folks who don't need to wear glasses, wear them. Especially dorky looking ones. UNLESS....using AI and AR they undress every single person you gaze at!
There is my next unicorn idea Masa. Hit me up and we can make a super nova!
Your interesting piece highlights the unpleasant truth that universal privacy is probably unattainable. Perhaps further advances in technology will one day create universal transparency, which is the next best alternative to privacy, in my view.
It's time for proactive counter-tech. Surely there must be a small spectrum-jammer that could be worn on the belt, or carried in a pocket. Who cares if they are legal or not? Being surveilled 24/7 carries its own risk, as your story points out.
I don't think privacy will be the main problem we will face with the metaverse. There is an almost philosophical and dangerous attraction in it that Zuckerberg and company know well. They are spending so much money trying to fully exploit this attraction, and which is reminiscent of Plato's allegory of the cave: https://jajugon.substack.com/p/la-atraccion-de-la-metaverna
The example of the burglar is suitably terrifying, but sadly I think you’re giving Zuckerberg too much credit (in a piece that’s already plenty critical of him). What’s to stop him from having exactly the same software you describe, running all the time, tracking every person that each glasses wearer walks past? Sure, he won’t be breaking into your house, but he’ll have a profile built for you anyway (whether you have an account with any of his websites or not), and will happily sell information on all your movements to any advertisers willing to pay enough. I think the goal of these products absolutely is to invade the privacy of those who don’t use his products, more than it is to collect even more information on those that do.
No amount of tech will make folks who don't need to wear glasses, wear them. Especially dorky looking ones. UNLESS....using AI and AR they undress every single person you gaze at!
There is my next unicorn idea Masa. Hit me up and we can make a super nova!
I just happened to encounter your Substack and I freaked out. Astonishing writing you have!!
Gracias Miguel!!
Jajajajajaja cómo no lo pensé dos veces
Eres de Latinoamérica o de España?
Saludes desde Medellín, Col.
Madrileño de España! Saludos!
Nicely written prose! Of course, the converse case might be that even the wearer has no privacy from Meta or law enforcement.
Your interesting piece highlights the unpleasant truth that universal privacy is probably unattainable. Perhaps further advances in technology will one day create universal transparency, which is the next best alternative to privacy, in my view.
It's time for proactive counter-tech. Surely there must be a small spectrum-jammer that could be worn on the belt, or carried in a pocket. Who cares if they are legal or not? Being surveilled 24/7 carries its own risk, as your story points out.
All the better reason to wear a bag over ones head
Learning about people near by could be a great dating app and friendly conversation app.
Lunch on the plaza. Who has told facebook they're approachable for the next hour?
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I want Meta to block face recognition except when the face gives permission.
How? Figure it out.
I don't think privacy will be the main problem we will face with the metaverse. There is an almost philosophical and dangerous attraction in it that Zuckerberg and company know well. They are spending so much money trying to fully exploit this attraction, and which is reminiscent of Plato's allegory of the cave: https://jajugon.substack.com/p/la-atraccion-de-la-metaverna