Augmented reality will be useful to the people who need it to improve their lives. But, as the technology expands into other areas of our lives, society will have to deal with the known and unknown consequences.
It is easy to use hyperbolic language when describing the future. Technology is not absolutely good and it is not absolutely bad. Here are two viewpoints on augmented reality.
You’re walking down the street and you see someone you know. Without their knowledge you take out your smart phone (or another wearable device) and take their photo. The augmented reality app on your smart phone scans your friend’s photo and instantly displays information about them including credit report, police background check, social media feeds, job history, dating site information, education history and more.