So, I heart that Snow Crash is a must read for every MIT student. I purchased the book and I did some research on the infamous Gargoyles described in the book:

http://flickr.com/photos/49502995517@N01/500284320 and http://flickr.com/photos/79644790@N00/263640774 (see the image descriptions!)

Then I found this:

This ultralight spherical video camera attaches to a headband, providing a third eye while biking, hiking, or during other activities. (LINK to Product Site)

I am sure there is even more out there, just came across the 3rd eye and the flickr picture and then THIS:

http://igargoyle.com/

OTHER Body VS Human Stories and links:

1. Here is a feeling-WIFI project that I saw at the ARS ELECTRONICA in Linz, last year:

2.
Vital Threads presented at HOPE.

ARE WE BECOMING GARGOYLES!?

Good’ay! Yours, Daniel