It is very interesting when discussing the idea of privacy & Google Glass. Adults are more inclined to ask about privacy issues compared to my high school students. The generation that experienced the birth of the internet (including myself) appreciates privacy and boundaries. It is natural to feel a sense of unease when one walks into a situation where recording devices are pointing at people.
The younger generation doesn't really know what life is like without cell phones, cameras, GPS devices, or IP address logs. It's almost 2nd nature for students to share things over snapchat, twitter, facebook or a quick text. I believe that my job as an educator is to help instill good judgement on what to share and when to share. Yes, it sometimes may seem like an uphill battle, but it is important that good judgement is made when one click, one picture, one word, or one mistake can live on the internet forever.
A member of the Glass Explorer community recently dug up an article back from 2003 that discusses privacy concerns with the "new and emerging technology found in cell phone cameras". It's interesting reading the article in retrospect. Replace the word "cell phone" with "Google Glass" and you will start to see a repeat of the same societal concerns.
Wired.com article found HERE
I think things will eventually play out with society accepting Google Glass or other devices that utilize cameras the same way. The younger generation will continue to adopt and support this emerging technology while a smaller conservative group of people will always be there sticking up for personal privacy and personal liberties. I don't think I could place myself in only one category. Both groups are important to exist if a good mixture of privacy and innovation is to formulate.
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