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Discussion on: What I Use Now Instead Of Google

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Ashley Oliver

Seems odd to start with Google. I trust Google more than my government (or any other state). I mean that. I am not just saying it for a catchy tag line.

I know why Google want my data, the (types of) things they are going to use it for, and that they will keep it safe (only proprietary data has value to them). None of those are true of my (or any other state).

The unethical things that Google have been involved with have generally been at the behest of or in collaboration with nation states - as your example.

I just think you're aiming at the wrong - if easier - target.

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Ondrej Pinka

I am not sure how your comment relates to the article. It's not like Kira is moving from private to government services. She is basically moving from private to private.

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Precious Chicken

I think that is a fair enough view - there isn't a right answer on this. Personally I don't like the thought of having all my eggs in one basket - regardless of the pros and cons of any individual company.

If you like podcasts a really good deep dive into this is Shoshana Zuboff on Surveillance Capitalism.