http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/06/30/google-miraculously-heals-the-sick/ tech, science, news and social issues for geeks Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:25:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/06/30/google-miraculously-heals-the-sick/#comment-8165 Chip Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:10:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/06/30/google-miraculously-heals-the-sick/#comment-8165 I don't begrudge Google their revenues, but I do worry that maybe we put a bit too much faith in Google's fairness of, say, search results if they are beginning to have a real monetary interest in painting certain facts one way or the other. I don't begrudge Google their revenues, but I do worry that maybe we put a bit too much faith in Google's fairness of, say, search results if they are beginning to have a real monetary interest in painting certain facts one way or the other.

]]> http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/06/30/google-miraculously-heals-the-sick/#comment-262468 Chip Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:10:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/06/30/google-miraculously-heals-the-sick/#comment-262468 I don't begrudge Google their revenues, but I do worry that maybe we put a bit too much faith in Google's fairness of, say, search results if they are beginning to have a real monetary interest in painting certain facts one way or the other. I don’t begrudge Google their revenues, but I do worry that maybe we put a bit too much faith in Google’s fairness of, say, search results if they are beginning to have a real monetary interest in painting certain facts one way or the other.

]]> http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/06/30/google-miraculously-heals-the-sick/#comment-8163 Chip Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:04:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/06/30/google-miraculously-heals-the-sick/#comment-8163 Yeah, the whole "party line" mentality needs a major break in our society. Yeah, the whole "party line" mentality needs a major break in our society.

]]> http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/06/30/google-miraculously-heals-the-sick/#comment-262467 Chip Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:04:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/06/30/google-miraculously-heals-the-sick/#comment-262467 Yeah, the whole "party line" mentality needs a major break in our society. Yeah, the whole “party line” mentality needs a major break in our society.

]]> http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/06/30/google-miraculously-heals-the-sick/#comment-8160 Daniel Mon, 02 Jul 2007 15:27:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/06/30/google-miraculously-heals-the-sick/#comment-8160 I saw Sicko. I can't say I like it, but I can't say I dislike it. I can only say he makes some good points. It may seem that Google has every interest to protect their revenues. I saw Sicko. I can't say I like it, but I can't say I dislike it. I can only say he makes some good points. It may seem that Google has every interest to protect their revenues.

]]> http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/06/30/google-miraculously-heals-the-sick/#comment-262466 Daniel Mon, 02 Jul 2007 15:27:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/06/30/google-miraculously-heals-the-sick/#comment-262466 I saw Sicko. I can't say I like it, but I can't say I dislike it. I can only say he makes some good points. It may seem that Google has every interest to protect their revenues. I saw Sicko. I can’t say I like it, but I can’t say I dislike it. I can only say he makes some good points. It may seem that Google has every interest to protect their revenues.

]]> http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/06/30/google-miraculously-heals-the-sick/#comment-8123 MacMic Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:28:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/06/30/google-miraculously-heals-the-sick/#comment-8123 Maybe MM (him, not me) was partisan before, but I have read that he basically writes off almost all professional politicians in this movie, in both parties. It is important to be able to turn to people you agree with about many things and say - "you are so wrong on this point, and I am not going to let you hide it". Keeping them honest, I guess... Maybe MM (him, not me) was partisan before, but I have read that he basically writes off almost all professional politicians in this movie, in both parties. It is important to be able to turn to people you agree with about many things and say – "you are so wrong on this point, and I am not going to let you hide it". Keeping them honest, I guess…

]]> http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/06/30/google-miraculously-heals-the-sick/#comment-262465 MacMic Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:28:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/06/30/google-miraculously-heals-the-sick/#comment-262465 Maybe MM (him, not me) was partisan before, but I have read that he basically writes off almost all professional politicians in this movie, in both parties. It is important to be able to turn to people you agree with about many things and say - "you are so wrong on this point, and I am not going to let you hide it". Keeping them honest, I guess... Maybe MM (him, not me) was partisan before, but I have read that he basically writes off almost all professional politicians in this movie, in both parties. It is important to be able to turn to people you agree with about many things and say – “you are so wrong on this point, and I am not going to let you hide it”. Keeping them honest, I guess…

]]> http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/06/30/google-miraculously-heals-the-sick/#comment-8114 Quick update on Google’s “Sicko” Controversy | [Geeks Are Sexy] Technology News Sun, 01 Jul 2007 18:21:52 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/06/30/google-miraculously-heals-the-sick/#comment-8114 [...] I contacted Google’s PR department for an official statement on the “Sicko Post.” [...] [...] I contacted Google’s PR department for an official statement on the “Sicko Post.” [...]

]]> http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/06/30/google-miraculously-heals-the-sick/#comment-8098 Chip Sun, 01 Jul 2007 14:52:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/06/30/google-miraculously-heals-the-sick/#comment-8098 True, Michael. That motto is beginning to sound just a little ironic. True, Michael. That motto is beginning to sound just a little ironic.

]]> http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/06/30/google-miraculously-heals-the-sick/#comment-262464 Chip Sun, 01 Jul 2007 14:52:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/06/30/google-miraculously-heals-the-sick/#comment-262464 True, Michael. That motto is beginning to sound just a little ironic. True, Michael. That motto is beginning to sound just a little ironic.

]]> http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/06/30/google-miraculously-heals-the-sick/#comment-8065 University Update - Sicko - Google miraculously heals the sick Sun, 01 Jul 2007 01:50:06 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/06/30/google-miraculously-heals-the-sick/#comment-8065 [...] Link to Article sicko Google miraculously heals the sick » Posted at [Geeks Are Sexy] [...] [...] Link to Article sicko Google miraculously heals the sick » Posted at [Geeks Are Sexy] [...]

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