wearables create a trust issue - they form part of the extended body but because its tech other people can't tell what the user is doing.
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Replying to @stopthecyborgs
@stopthecyborgs Except non-wearable tech can be used in the exact same way. Smartphone screen spoofers, blind camera apps, recording tools1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @russellholly
@russellholly but the fact that they are usable / discardable tools IS the signal.3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @stopthecyborgs
@stopthecyborgs In what way? All you've got here is the same thing you've always had - that people with malicious intent will find a way.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @russellholly
@russellholly That is the perception that constantly sharing is a social good not a social harm.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @stopthecyborgs
@stopthecyborgs You think if wearables disappeared tomorrow that the ideas behind constant social sharing would slow down even a little?2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @russellholly
@russellholly In a sense you are right, but a similar 'nothing is new' critique would apply at any point between a dumb phone and implants.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @stopthecyborgs
@russellholly If the trajectory of some gradual change is wrong it is necessary to say ‘enough’ even if that point is a bit arbitrary.3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@stopthecyborgs Something like Life Logging has an obviously negative trajectory. It's really easy for me to see your point there.
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