Merlin Mann

Well, that seems very cool and normal.

https://readwise.io/reader/shared/01j0qes7rmafhapmyprafr0b3p

Is Google S.E.O. Gaslighting the Internet? | annotated by Merlin

Leaked documents provide a glimpse into the inner workings of Google Search—and contradict the company’s public claims.

The New Yorker | highlighted via Readwise
Jun 19, 2024 at 7:05amIvory for iOS
Show threadLesterB99Jun 19, 2024
@hotdogsladies Evil.. but the choices that they've made are also self-defeating. It becomes more evident that they have no moat as search results get worse.
Show threadkikebenllochJun 19, 2024
@hotdogsladies Can't say I'm surprised by anything Google since 2003.
Show threadRobert WilsonJun 23, 2024

@kikebenlloch @hotdogsladies On other hand, I got a Pixel 8 with 0% APR for $500 at $16.50/month -- factory unlocked, through the Google Store.

Apple products drain your wallet. I use Firefox on android, and tweak every toggle and disable the vast majority of Google apps to minimize this kind of tracking. But the bottom line is my phone is cheap and good, I bought the thing at cost with no interest factory unlocked. There's something to be said about that.