Cory Doctorow critiques the implications of AI-enabled 'pervert glasses' on privacy and societal behavior, exploring the ethics of surveillance and the hypocrisy of tech billionaires. He argues that these devices threaten authentic self-expression by fostering a culture of judgment and shame, ultimately undermining personal growth and genuine interactions. Doctorow links these concerns to broader themes of technological control and the erosion of privacy, calling for a reconsideration of how surveillance affects society.