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Ten years ago I thought there would be a cultural shift towards wearable spy technology. Now I wonder if there will be a shift towards developing anonymous masks worn as part of a cultural norm.



It's illegal in Denmark to have your face covered. There are a few exceptions, but I don't think "I don't want my face identified" would fly. It seems to go directly against the intention of the law: https://apnews.com/9e5f787cdcc94c0c83210dbf275b715f/Danish-b...


It's already starting to happen, this article and thread have cool info on it: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22028422


soon, masks won't be enough... they will have x-ray-like methods to see you naked at all times (like they already have at airports). Who is going to wear a mask 24/7 anyways?


Honestly, wearing a mask in public is really creepy.

I'm sure I'm far from alone in assuming you're out to commit violent crime.


Wearing of masks in public has actually been a social norm at times, notably in Venice:

https://www.veneto-explorer.com/history-of-the-venetian-mask...


For us, sure. But look at Hong Kong right now. When everyone is aware of and agrees there is a risk, it becomes more socially acceptable.


The workaround is to wear a realistic facemask


You mean like a scramble suit?




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