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Oh where will technology go to next?
Mar. 10th, 2011 01:48 pmToday on Engadget, there was a post on an iPhone app being developed that would allow you to record a time-lapse video of your day, along with a pouch that would allow you to wear the iPhone around your neck while it records. This is basically a take on the "life-logging device" concept, which is basically wearing a camera at all times to record everything you do.
I, along with many of the commenters on Engadget, think the concept is ridiculous. Many feel it's narcistic to think that your life is work recording in its entirety. I just think it would be a pain in the rear to be carrying a recording camera with you everywhere, as well as obsessive-compulsive to want to record everything you do.
I pondered a little bit more about this and now I'm beginning to think that, unfortunately, it could very well catch on. Remember when cell phones started to become popular? I, along with many of you I'm sure, used to think, "Why in the world would I ever need a cell phone?? I'm not so important and busy that I need to be reached at all all moments of the day..." Guess who now finds it an integral part of her possessions? And yes, I will admit that I find it very annoying when reaching someone by cell phone is not an option.
So I can imagine some geek or nerd showing up to a social event with an iPhone pouch, recording everything that goes on. He might get strange looks and people might whisper comments behind his back. But then, you start seeing more people showing up with these...then, it becomes cool and acceptable to have a recording camera around your neck. It'll become the norm and then...you'll be expected to have one with you. If not, you'll just be a hindrance. I mean, how will you be able to search your video database to find out exactly what was said in the conversation you had with so-and-so last month? It'll be just so much more convenient to have video of everything you do and say...you know, for informational, communication, and record-keeping purposes...
Perhaps I'm blowing this out of proportion...perhaps I sound like an old fogey in complaining about it (back in my day, we didn't need this new-fangled electricity!!...) but when you scoff at some emerging piece of technology, think about where it could head and think about how far you are willing to go with technology...
I, along with many of the commenters on Engadget, think the concept is ridiculous. Many feel it's narcistic to think that your life is work recording in its entirety. I just think it would be a pain in the rear to be carrying a recording camera with you everywhere, as well as obsessive-compulsive to want to record everything you do.
I pondered a little bit more about this and now I'm beginning to think that, unfortunately, it could very well catch on. Remember when cell phones started to become popular? I, along with many of you I'm sure, used to think, "Why in the world would I ever need a cell phone?? I'm not so important and busy that I need to be reached at all all moments of the day..." Guess who now finds it an integral part of her possessions? And yes, I will admit that I find it very annoying when reaching someone by cell phone is not an option.
So I can imagine some geek or nerd showing up to a social event with an iPhone pouch, recording everything that goes on. He might get strange looks and people might whisper comments behind his back. But then, you start seeing more people showing up with these...then, it becomes cool and acceptable to have a recording camera around your neck. It'll become the norm and then...you'll be expected to have one with you. If not, you'll just be a hindrance. I mean, how will you be able to search your video database to find out exactly what was said in the conversation you had with so-and-so last month? It'll be just so much more convenient to have video of everything you do and say...you know, for informational, communication, and record-keeping purposes...
Perhaps I'm blowing this out of proportion...perhaps I sound like an old fogey in complaining about it (back in my day, we didn't need this new-fangled electricity!!...) but when you scoff at some emerging piece of technology, think about where it could head and think about how far you are willing to go with technology...
