Is Google out of control? We have
intertwined ourselves with a private company in various ways in our life.
We used to pay for a stamp and mail something, but the post office wasn't
concerned with profit. We used to go to public libraries and check out books,
learn.... but there was no profit off our 5-cent late fees. When we used
to take our pictures in and have them developed, we really only had to worry
about a handful of people seeing those images.... now it may be millions.
Google knows where we live (Google maps), what we buy (Google everything), whom
we talk to (Gmail), what we think (blogger), even what makes us smile or think
(YouTube). Our phones, computers, gaming
systems, cars and music all have ties to Google.
Now that you are all worked up…is this
such a bad thing? Or should we be
sending thank you cards?
Nothing is free. Google is like the government. Once you get used to the so-called "free" benefits, we don't want to give them up. But someone is paying. And ultimately we all pay with our freedom.
ReplyDeleteGreat point Mom. I do wonder though if the price equals the product. Some days I feel like it is worth the exchange, others I don't. When do we find out if the investment is for good or evil?
ReplyDeleteI am a Google addict. Google has sucked me in on many levels, including Google search, Blogger, Gmail, etc... However, I feel it is really sad that much of our communication has lost that "personal" touch. We are often trading convenience for personal connections and relationships. I think it is okay to find a balance and hope that people will never give up snail mail. Not much can compare to getting a thoughtful, handwritten note in the mail! Sending and receiving mail is one of my most favorite things ever :p
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