I’d like to think I’m not as google-dependant as Dan Firger, but I feel like the primary reason is because I don’t have internet access on my phone. I use Google to run my life; making daily/weekly/monthly to-do lists, using Google docs, maps, blogger and of course having all of my e-mails routed directly to g-mail from other e-mail accounts (because really, why would I check two or three?). Not to mention the obvious use of Google search.Wow, I didn’t realize how often I use Google…
Previously, I knew about Googles “pay per click” advertising, but that was about all I knew. I went here (http://www.vertygoteam.com/google_marketing_strategy.php) to find more information on Google’s business plan (of course I found the site using their search engine.). Currently I’m aware of Google owning YouTube and Picasa. Here’s a fun video that is slightly ridiculous, but entertaining and I found even has some true information!
As Siva Vaidhyanathan states, Google is aptocratic in nature because it is run by people who were hired based on their completion of quantifiable, standardized exams. Naturally, since those hired excel in these areas it is what they know and like; so then the search engine is run in such a way as to elicit “fairness” by rewarding websites who play by their rules, and punishing those who don’t.
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