Hey everyone! Happy Sunday! How is your weekend going? Mine had been going pretty well, until the wee hours of this morning. I’m still not entirely sure what happened, but I had awakened to adjust myself while sleeping, when something cracked, popped, tore—which I can’t quite identify—occurred in my back. It didn’t feel like it was in my back per se, but felt like it was much deeper.
The pain wasn’t sharp, but an intense pain that would take my breath away. I can’t even quite pinpoint where it’s coming from, as it feels like it occurs not only in my back, but also under the arm area, and even to the front. If I could, I would point my finger inside of my chest to a specific spot where it feels like things are originating from. I did manage to find a position to rest in that wasn’t nearly as painful, but I couldn’t really get fully back to sleep. Even as I write this, the pain is still very much there, but it’s less intense, and thankfully, not taking my breath away anymore. I’ll likely need to take some ibuprofen to see if it helps, and there may be a doctor visit in my near future. Fingers crossed!
The conference this past week was really quite good, and extremely informative. Honestly, I found much more value in the second day than I did in the first day. The second-day sessions touched on a number of topics that hit home for me, centering around:
- the role of desktop support in cybersecurity
- developing documentation, guidelines, standards, and standard operating procedures
- research contracts with the government regarding the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program
In the case of the last topic, the more I learn about it, the less I seem to understand it. 😂 However, it’s an extremely important subject I need to stay on top of, especially to ensure that any research labs we have that will be working on a government contract maintain compliance with the standards described in the program.
These sessions, for a moment, made me feel like I was actually doing work with a security focus, where as I had mentioned in previous posts, that I’d been feeling still stuck in my previous desktop support role. That little bit of exposure helped to reignite the spark inside, and—I’ll confess—feels like it was in the nick of time.
This Got Me Thinking
Picture this: You’re at your favorite coffee shop, catching up with a friend over lattes. You’re sharing something personal—maybe venting about work, maybe confiding about a relationship. The person at the next table is wearing stylish glasses. They look good, honestly. But here’s the question: How do you know those glasses aren’t recording you?
I came across a review of Meta’s new Ray-Ban Display glasses this past week, and while the article focused on features and functionality, it got me thinking about consent and privacy in ways that affect all of us.
We’re used to thinking about ethical choices in fashion like sustainability or fair labor practices. But wearable recording technology introduces a new dimension: it’s not just about whether the frames look good, but whether wearing them aligns with your values about privacy and consent.
These glasses can record video, take photos, and capture conversations—all with subtle gestures. There’s a small LED indicator, but it’s easy to miss. Without knowing recording is happening, you can’t consent to it. Your words, your likeness, your private moment—all potentially captured without your knowledge.
And then there’s the security question: Where does that recording go? If it syncs to the cloud, who has access? Could it be hacked? Once something is uploaded, we lose control over it.
Now, let’s flip the question: Imagine you’re the one wearing those glasses. What responsibility do you have to the people around you? Do you tell everyone you encounter? Do you think about how your convenience might come at the cost of others’ privacy?
I’m not saying this technology is inherently bad—innovation brings real benefits like accessibility features and hands-free communication. But we need honest conversations about the trade-offs. About consent in public spaces. About what we’re normalizing.
True style isn’t just about what looks good on you. It’s about moving through the world in a way that respects others, too.
Finally, here’s a look back at the one outfit I wore to work this week. This post may be light on outfits, but I hope it’s been full of content and things to give you pause to think.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
-Terry
Leave a Reply