The Myth of Google Glass Aggression: What It Says About Us Today The public's reaction to Google Glass was always more about fear and mistrust than physical violence.
However, the narrative of "glasshole" aggression against early adopters has stuck in our collective memory like a bad stain.
One reason for this reaction is that Google Glass raised legitimate concerns about surveillance and consent. In 2013, some bars had already banned Google Glass users before the product even hit the shelves.