Comment by llbbdd
6 days ago
I've long wanted something like this kind of always-on logging but I fear that the social element is the hardest to crack. Besides having a record of the substantial amount I reason out loud to myself, it'd be valuable to be able to really remember everything I'm present for in that level of detail, but I'd feel awkward if the recording device was obvious, I would feel subversive if it were hidden, and people may not like it very much to have someone in their life who has notes on every interaction to refer to.
God damn, trying to make fiction reality? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRNYmFrfbCg
Great point! This really is a nuanced and important issue.
I totally get the concern—continuous recording is definitely a gray area in everyday life. My tool is more focused on active recording (like saying "Doubao, take a note..."), not passive monitoring. The key differences are:
Intent - You clearly know what you're recording. It feels more like "writing something down" than "recording audio"
Visibility - Earbuds are already so commonplace that they don't draw attention like a dedicated voice recorder would
Social boundaries - I typically only record personal thoughts, not conversations with others (which would require clear consent)
In several US states, this would be outright illegal. While they're aimed at electronic communications, most two-party consent states require explicit consent from those present, and in some, the "but there was an obvious recording device" exception is restricted to journalists.