Some people have no shame. I'm beginning to hate the campaigns that help, or solely, fund a hike with a passion.Originally Posted by BostonBlue
I have never asked for a dime on kickstarter and have funded several thousand in projects I believed in over the past few years. At least 3 or 4 were AT related. Most of the others were for the production of CDs or books. I believe that most of the AT projects involved producing a video in some form. To me, the Google Glass would revolutionize the way that others view the AT IF they held up or he was very sure-footed. But make no mistake, he WOULD have to produce a video or book or whatever - or his investors could/would sue him for fraud.
Bottom line is contribute if you believe in the person or the cause - if not, don't contribute. But there is no "shame" involved in following your dreams and determining the best way to accomplish your goals.
To ME, the shame is when people who have no hiking experience whatsoever tell the world they are going to set a "world record on the AT." Or they are going to raise funds for a non-profit organization. They set up a glitzy website and the donations and sponsors pour in. Three weeks later they quit for one reason or another and the money is never returned.
The battery life is about 2 hours of video recording, so you not getting much recorded each day.
Also this is Google, and they NEVER finish anything. I think as a company they have A.D.D. This will be something that will be forgotten or kill off in 3 years.
"No other race in the universe goes camping, Owen. Celebrate your uniqueness."
I'm not sure what the e-cards are, but I felt as though I NEEDED them, so my avatar costed $50. The AT is going to break meAndrew... I don't know about this glass for the AT but you should def. get your own avatar on WB. It's 10 bucks.
I swear we are heading towards 1984 (the book)
between google glass and now Xbox is coming out with basically a webcam that can hear/listen/see in the dark. and get this... it has to be plugged in 24/7!!!!
No hiding from Big Brother now people! haha
-Jason
when they get stolen u are going to be so upset and so out of all that cash you could have saved and done something productive with like hiked without the worry of breaking or losing them. is there insurance and a warranty on them? how are they in rain and on rock, under your foot, crushed in a pack? sounds like a poor investment for a hike. good luck!
The plus side, maybe there will be a wildlife identification app, so you can identify properly the angry snake you just stepped on while reading your heads up display
Cool Avatar Andrew... & wow- a Silver Member to boot....I'm not sure what the e-cards are, but I felt as though I NEEDED them, so my avatar costed $50. The AT is going to break me
"I could record the mice crawling over my face."
too FUNNY! For $1500 dollars! Hey, I have a bridge I can sell you too!
Can we watch you take a poop with audio too? & you pay $1500 dollars for our amusement, lol!
google glasses are a dip***** idea, In my not so humble opinion.
You're not the only one to think that. I'm not going to disagree with the problems of glass while hiking. Mother nature, a tumble, or having them incorrectly placed in your pack all have the potential of breaking them. Most of the time you won't have your phone on and you probably won't be getting a data connection, and a lot of the benefits of the glass are missing when you are offline. This leaves you with pretty much a camera and video recorder which really eats through the battery quickly.
What I am finding a little disheartening are the number of articles and comments on the internet with glass and glass owners being associated with "glasshole", Big Brother, being a tool, narcissistic, etc. No doubt there is the potential for glass and glass owners to be associated with these terms, but it is not limited to glass and it does not encompass all glass. I absolutely do not want to be viewed as any of these simply because I have a pair of glass. I have no intentions of invading people's privacy or becoming disconnected from the world. I see a lot of potential with glass for applications involving health and fitness, weather, and nature. kythruhiker mentioned a wildlife identification app; this is actually a great idea. It may be because I'm still young, have a career in technology and software, and have a passion for the future, but I don't fear or associate it as it seems many others have. I see the potential it has to improve certain aspects of life. I also see the possibility of it completely failing, but without trailblazers we will never know.
Well, I hope you have fun with them, sorry if I came across too harsh.
I guess the thing that bothers me the most, is the potential for invasion of privacy (of which Google is very good at doing that). If you personally can keep it from being so, you will be one of the few, that can resist that temptation.
I admit I don't "get" the google glass. Then again I am one of the 5 remaining people on the planet who is not on Facebook.
That said, I know folks who said that Internet thing was a passing fad that "would never catch on"...
Good luck whatever you do. Keep us posted.
Want a 'Hike Your Own Hike' sticker?... => send me a message <=
Favorite quote;
I really wish Google Chrome would come out with a 64-bit version...
Much more needed than glass.
45 minutes charge time is not the best operation time for a battery related camera/camcorder but if you manage your usage time wisely between the charges and do not lose or break it , it is a neat idea but nothing original or revolutionary. They are the tools of future and some can use them when in infancy. You could be the one if you could afford.
Is there a way to tell when it is recording? I mean if you walk up and are recording how do i know? If you are recording and dont tell me i am apt to get rather hostile. then where your eye was there is a glasshole. privacy is an issue that some of us are finding more difficult to maintain. i understand the utility that glass may offer and the potential that it brings. however, i do think that you should remain cautious about who, where and how you use it around.
Apparently when you are recording or taking a picture there is an ambient glow.
I totally agree with you on other people's privacy; just because I'm allowing Google to get a closer look at my life, it doesn't give me the right to creep on the privacy of others. If I happen to have a video going for whatever reason as I'm hiking (or doing anything), I imagine I will either stop recording or continue going on my marry ole way without paying anyone attention. If they happen to gain my attention while I'm recording and I have any reason to share it, I will definitely tell them that I was recording. If they don't like the idea, I'll delete. Also, maybe I'll meet someone really cool when I'm not recording. I may think it would be a good idea to share this person with the world or a conversation we are having. Again, I would get the person's opinion and permission on it before I do say.
More than likely, I would probably be hesitant with these initially and actually remove them from my face when I approach a person or crowd.
I'm sure there will truly be someone who deserves to be called "glasshole" and does something totally inappropriate with the glass. But honestly, they were probably already doing inappropriate things.
From what I see it seems that you have a solid core value and won't invade the privacy of anybody intentionally. If it glows enough for me ( the passenger ) to recognize that the camera is recording then the manufacturer( Google) is recognizing my privacy,If not then it can be hazardous if the user does not have the high core values you follow.
I appreciate what you said.
I just wonder if glass is what we should be most worried about. I understand that it's a new technology and we don't know what it will be capable of doing (or what other technologies will produce in the next few years). I've seen many videos on youtube that invade people's privacy, and that was before glass. You may consider glass less conspicuous, but I'd like to counter that. Many people use their phones to play games, use apps, or browse the web; there is no reason a person cannot pretend to be doing this as they are recording. And in case you are wondering what type of videos I'm watching on youtube, they are mostly prank videos. I do find them amusing, and I'm pretty confident that they get the people's permission to share after the prank. Also, I believe they have a guy hiding or trying to be incognito as he records; again, glass not needed.
And if I were to get the glass, I have a feeling that I will get awkward stares and some pictures taken of me. Essentially, this would be others treating me in a way that they would not want to be treated. What they are worried about the most is their privacy, but they would give no consideration to mine. Of course, I'm being general here, as people that want to remain private will ignore me, and people that have little concern about their privacy will have little concern about mine.
It would be great if people on both sides could just be responsible and respectful
You wont be punched or kicked or yelled at for wearing Google Glass. If I can be sure that private moments of mine won't be yours online without my permission and non private moments of mine is recorded with my knowledge then I personally have no issue and won't stare at you or ask about what the Google glass can do. You have your privacy as I have mine, no more or less.I appreciate what you said.
I just wonder if glass is what we should be most worried about. I understand that it's a new technology and we don't know what it will be capable of doing (or what other technologies will produce in the next few years). I've seen many videos on youtube that invade people's privacy, and that was before glass. You may consider glass less conspicuous, but I'd like to counter that. Many people use their phones to play games, use apps, or browse the web; there is no reason a person cannot pretend to be doing this as they are recording. And in case you are wondering what type of videos I'm watching on youtube, they are mostly prank videos. I do find them amusing, and I'm pretty confident that they get the people's permission to share after the prank. Also, I believe they have a guy hiding or trying to be incognito as he records; again, glass not needed.
And if I were to get the glass, I have a feeling that I will get awkward stares and some pictures taken of me. Essentially, this would be others treating me in a way that they would not want to be treated. What they are worried about the most is their privacy, but they would give no consideration to mine. Of course, I'm being general here, as people that want to remain private will ignore me, and people that have little concern about their privacy will have little concern about mine.
It would be great if people on both sides could just be responsible and respectful
You may kick yourself in the balls when the price goes down to a couple hundred bucks in a couple years.Please, I don't want to be punched in the face or kicked in the balls because I'm wearing glass
I met someone hiking Springer to Fontana a month ago who wore a video recorder on his head and was planning (I met him on day 1) to record every step. Thats going to be a boring video before edit. I mention this as no one (there were about 10 people at the shelter) expressed any concerns about this. The thought never crossed my mind as I talked to him. I do believe, however, that no one should be video taped without permission.
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote