"If Google did not exist, it would be necessary to invent him."
-Voltaire, extremely paraphrased
This New York Times article makes clear that, should Google ever turn its powers to evil, we would be hard-pressed to stop them. But until then, we might as well enjoy all the cool stuff they've given us.
The "Flu Trends" thing is especially freaky. I can't wait to see that idea applied to other diseases. Coming soon: a list of everyone in your neighborhood suffering from venereal disease.
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