Image Source Since its creation, the internet has brought many new and often extraordinary experiences, tools, forms of communication, and informational resources into the world. For billions of people

In a seminar given by Dr. Robert Epstein, he discusses Google's control on our thinking and behavior through ephemeral experiences. He mentions in the beginning how in the terms of service when using Google,

WEEK 10 REFLECTION

Extension on my discussion response

The guest speaker for the Oklahoma State Free Enterprise Society this week was Dr. Robert Epstein. Dr. Robert Epstein's topic was "One Search At A Time: How Google Uses Ephemeral Experiences to Control

This message is in response to the question of whether or not regulations should be put on Google. I absolutely think that some kind of regulations should be put on Google, but the question of what and

This reflection is in response to a Lecture given by Dr. Robert Epstein. Dr. Epstein is highly educated and has spent many years investigating and analyzing Google's power and the effect Google has on

Dr. Robert Epstein is a Senior Research Psychologist who since 2015 has been monitoring, tracking, and studying Google. In his speech, Dr. Epstein explains how Google is able to manipulate its users and

Image Source Dr. Epsteins talk this week enlightened me to see how much control and information Google actually has. One of the most interesting aspects of his presentation was how easily the company can

Image Source When considering the importance of Google within today’s society, it is often very difficult to think of internet usage without assistance of any kind from Google or their powerful and effective

This post is a response to the question ["What practices make Google so controlling? What other companies do these?"] ( posed by @karsonyounger. In my opinion, one of the most disturbing ways

@moneybagley Are there any other companies that try to do this sort of “mind control”? If so, how do they go about it? Companies for decades have used “mind control” in order to persuade their consumers

Image Souce @nsiske asked, "Do you think regulation needs to exist to regulate how much data Google can collect, and/or even sell?" I often forget that Google has access to a large amount of

Question Response

@nziske posed the question "Do you care that your data is being collected at all hours of the day and being sold?" My answer to this question is conflicted. I am both okay with my data being

Do you believe that companies such as Google should work with government agencies for safety purposes? Should the government place regulations on companies to limit the extent of data collection? Are there

@moneybagley asks, "What are some ways that you have witnessed Google trying to influence your behavior?" Dr. Epstein's talk last night sent me into a reflective mood because of how much I learned.

Image via kronzit29/Reddit @nziske Asks: Do you care that your data is being collected at all hours of the day and being sold? Yesterday, I went to Mr. Epstien's talk about Google. He talked about Google's

Image Source This post is in response to the question "Do you feel like Google should use any surveillance methods on their users?" posed by @hattiehughs14 After listening to Dr. Epstein’s talk

From What practices make google so controlling? What other companies do these? Was Google Malicious originally? What changed their intent and business model? How has google integrated into your life? Is