:0).....you work for Google, don't you. I enjoy your thinking, but, unfortunately somewhat disagree. I said, in earlier messages, Google has 'seemingly become (Chinese-style) communist.' Now, that is current, and not any other previous style of communism, as it rarely exists anymore, perhaps Cuba.
I have known many people in China (internet) and also know several people who own American business that do their manufacturing there.
I will be honest with you (whoever you are), I always wondered about communism, as one way for the people to live and govern themselves. But it has changed, just as democracy and a 'so-called' republic has changed.
I realize that I am discussing broader issues, but this Google thing surfaced simply because of two issues: one, they agree with censorship (if that is what it takes to make money), and 2, they want access to billions of customers -- the bottom -line definition of capitalism...under the guise of offering more technology and information.
There is no "proof" at the moment, one way or the other about the affects, I agree.
I can't stop this, not sure i want to, but there are issues.
I have to live my own little life, and still try to be aware of the overall world condition, not easy. This Google thing is a double-edged sword, on the one had I do not understand how Bush allows businesses into China, and is bombing Iraq (oil is more important than bits of information, for the time being). On the other hand, China will determine it's own destiny. and Google will gain or suffer the result; but Google has in a small sense "betrayed" their corporate philosophy -- not suprising, since the search for money has become the way of life. It even results in the destruction of people and resources (another issue). Gone are the days of living a decent life. I fear the future.
Thank you for responding to my thoughts, but I am not clear on your "question."
Ultimately, in my short life, I can agree with all changes, even though the influences are so broad and wide that I am not capable of knowing all of the information and details specific to any.
Does that preclude me from seeing 'trends' and evolutions?
Google will not 'save the world' or even enhance it.
What is a world where anyone (with means and internet and computer) may have access to "controlled" information -- even when I know, information is all man-made.
As I said, it is a difficult issue.
look forward to your response.
why......do you even CARE about China?? They are becoming extremely powerful, and you should be caring more about your own life, unless you want to learn maderin.
Now I see, where George Orwell's "1984" came from.
Google explained that they 'debated' this issue for years...why would they even feel the need to debate it, unless the company was simply trying to convince itself it had enough political and legal clout to compromise it's philosophy for more money. Gates giving his 'blessing' was nothing more than one ultra-rich person to another.
I have read many blogs, and pros and cons, and only see one thing - it seems that Google now subscribes to (chinese-style) communism (let them justify any way they think is PR).
This is a large issue. And China seems to be the big arm, beginning to swing world economics (hopefully you are aware of it's many quiet purchases), just as the USA is giving away it's internal interests to the highest bidder.
I know one thing, I would think twice about buying a Mercedez that looked good, but lacked a clutch.
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:0).....you work for Google, don't you. I enjoy your thinking, but, unfortunately somewhat disagree. I said, in earlier messages, Google has 'seemingly become (Chinese-style) communist.' Now, that is current, and not any other previous style of communism, as it rarely exists anymore, perhaps Cuba. I have known many people in China (internet) and also know several people who own American business that do their manufacturing there. I will be honest with you (whoever you are), I always wondered about communism, as one way for the people to live and govern themselves. But it has changed, just as democracy and a 'so-called' republic has changed. I realize that I am discussing broader issues, but this Google thing surfaced simply because of two issues: one, they agree with censorship (if that is what it takes to make money), and 2, they want access to billions of customers -- the bottom -line definition of capitalism...under the guise of offering more technology and information. There is no "proof" at the moment, one way or the other about the affects, I agree. I can't stop this, not sure i want to, but there are issues.
I have to live my own little life, and still try to be aware of the overall world condition, not easy. This Google thing is a double-edged sword, on the one had I do not understand how Bush allows businesses into China, and is bombing Iraq (oil is more important than bits of information, for the time being). On the other hand, China will determine it's own destiny. and Google will gain or suffer the result; but Google has in a small sense "betrayed" their corporate philosophy -- not suprising, since the search for money has become the way of life. It even results in the destruction of people and resources (another issue). Gone are the days of living a decent life. I fear the future.
Thank you for responding to my thoughts, but I am not clear on your "question." Ultimately, in my short life, I can agree with all changes, even though the influences are so broad and wide that I am not capable of knowing all of the information and details specific to any. Does that preclude me from seeing 'trends' and evolutions? Google will not 'save the world' or even enhance it. What is a world where anyone (with means and internet and computer) may have access to "controlled" information -- even when I know, information is all man-made. As I said, it is a difficult issue. look forward to your response.
why......do you even CARE about China?? They are becoming extremely powerful, and you should be caring more about your own life, unless you want to learn maderin.
Now I see, where George Orwell's "1984" came from. Google explained that they 'debated' this issue for years...why would they even feel the need to debate it, unless the company was simply trying to convince itself it had enough political and legal clout to compromise it's philosophy for more money. Gates giving his 'blessing' was nothing more than one ultra-rich person to another. I have read many blogs, and pros and cons, and only see one thing - it seems that Google now subscribes to (chinese-style) communism (let them justify any way they think is PR). This is a large issue. And China seems to be the big arm, beginning to swing world economics (hopefully you are aware of it's many quiet purchases), just as the USA is giving away it's internal interests to the highest bidder. I know one thing, I would think twice about buying a Mercedez that looked good, but lacked a clutch. s.