A Netflix show inadvertently highlights the cultural problem with smart glasses, masking legitimate privacy concerns with good intentions. The story follows an elderly widower who uses smart glasses to spy on a retirement home, raising questions about consent and trust. As the show progresses, the character’s internal conflict and the reactions of those around him reflect the real-life concerns of living in a wearable surveillance state. Why it matters: this storyline underscores the significance of addressing privacy concerns in the development and use of smart glasses, as the technology becomes increasingly pervasive in our daily lives.