Whatโs insidious about the fear of what others will say is that you rarely hear them say it. You imagine what theyโd say. You imagine they care that much about you. The fragility of our own egos gets the better of us
Jeff JarvisThe industries closest to Google - media, advertising, and entertainment - are affected first. But the avalanche that is Google and the internet will overtake all industries and institutions - carmakers, bankers, universities, government - as we undergo a fundamental restructuring of the economy and society. Every industry and institution would be wise to understand the need for handing over control, for transparency, for collaboration and speed.
Jeff JarvisJust as our kids don't understand the difference between broadcast and cable, the line between TV and Internet TV is about to disappear.
Jeff JarvisI wish that Google would realize its own power in the cause of free speech. Google lives and profits by free speech and must use its considerable power to become a better guardian of it.
Jeff JarvisI'd love if Google ran my cable or phone company. Instead of making their businesses out of telling us what we can't do, GT&T would recognize the benefit of helping us do what we want to do: use the internet more and create more of our own stuff. Google might even figure out how to make connectivity ad-supported and free. Sadly, though, I think Google knows what it is and won't expand into other industries, even if it would be good at running a cable or energy or phone company.
Jeff Jarvis