Trend Mill 13 / Apple's Weapon of Mass Distraction

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I still hope it's not the future of tech that humanity itself wants.

I fall into the camp of not wanting this device to work. I don't want VR or AR to become part of my life, especially if the entry point remains a device that distracts my eyes — and, therefore, my entire being — from the world around me. I don't want my digital experience to become even more insular and isolating. Technology has the power to bring us together, but it also has the potential to drive us further apart.

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2. This project is a work in progress — I hate recording myself, and it’s going to take some getting used too. It may take you time to get used to my monotone Scottish accent. Hey, you can only work with what you were given!

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