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01/23/2008
Ken Auletta
A discussion about Google and emerging technology
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A discussion about Google and emerging technology with Ken Auletta of The New Yorker.
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Thanks Charlie Rose, your doing an excellent job.
Charlie Rose is the most annoying, unprofessional interviewer that i have ever seen. He destroys the relevant and imporant interview with his unintelligent interrupting and irrelevant comments. He made an otherwise extremely informative interview unbearable to watch.
This is the third time I've listen to this great program. Each time Charlie's interruptions become more annoying. Instead of hearing Ken Auletta's content in calm, perfect syntax, we get this halting staccato-punctuated attempt at "I'm smart; I know this." Enough, already.
I'd be interested in hearing more discussion on the issues regarding privacy and how Google and similar companies can use information about you in the future. What can consumers do to protect themselves and safeguard their personal information? Also, Google makes all their money in one area of their business. They haven't been challenged yet and have never demonstrated the ability to quickly change course. Microsoft actually has, yet Auletta claims the opposite. The big risk to Google is that the costs for users to switch to another platform is $0. If another company develops technology that surpasses Google's their revenue stream will evaporate quickly.
I fortunately live between the Google complex and Stanford and am invloved w/ both communities on several projects - so I have visceral data to compare to Auletta's insights. Bravo Ken! Your conclusions are dead on and reveals hard-earned insights acquired by immersion in the culture and direct obervation. What I really found impressive is your mastery of the data and extraordinary gift to help us understand the nuances of Google's potential impact to our lives, our society and world at large. Charlie, obviously Ken is an extraordinary talent and I always enjoy him on your show - but it is your forum and style that provides all of us the ability to learn more from our investment in time with you and your guests! Thanks!!
Just my little insight as a recent CS major college graduate.It was interesting to see where my classmates got jobs. The top of the class went to Google, the next went to Microsoft and the rest went to Amazon and various other startups. It's just amazing how much talent Google is collecting. Even a few of my professors left to work for Google.
If Charlie was a little more patient,I would have been mesmerized by Mr.Aulettas discussion about the major wireless revolution Google will continue to enlighten us.Quite enjoyable
After listening the Ken Auletta interview, I thought I don't have to purchase Microsoft's new Office Suite, I can just go to Google documents use their spreadsheet to do my financial calculations and their word processor to write my new business plan and use their presentation software to present it to potential investors. All I can say is if Google does as good a job with their mobile phone business as they did with their Cloud Office Suite, AT&T and horizon have nothing to worry about. I had a physics professor 33 years ago who wrote a better word processor on an IBM XT with a 10 Meg dive and 256k of memory in his spare time, than these geniuses did with a 100 billion dollar corporation behind them. What they have put on the Web is embarrassing. These guys make a very good search engine but they are going to diversify themselves out of business and I think a sure bet is to buy Google short. You heard it here first.
I think Google got it right with search and the Internet. Users are going on the net for information and search is the best way to find what your looking for. The Internet is full of information that is not organized and needs an automated and efficient method to find info that users are seeking. Also Google found a way to offer the service for free with Ads.
I feel strongly that the material on Google presented last is so true to the nature of this beast we call IT. I instruct IT classes at a a small private university and the development of "what comes next" seems a bit confusing to students. What is real was related last night in the interview. This continuum of understanding is not definable... but instead must be experienced. People engaged in the development of technology understand that those present to influence what comes next. Mr. Auletta described Microsoft's situation best. Why is Google out pacing them... because they are new. Microsoft is limited by their required cash cow... solutions in a box. Very cool discussion! Thanks
I am just getting into reading and learning about Web 2.0 and other aspects of new-age web technology. It is all very interesting,I thoroguhly enjoyed the simplicity of this interview.
I thoroughly enjoyed the entire show especially Mr. Aulett's segment on emerging technology. I am a relative newcomer to the industry and was impressed by the manner in which Ken delivered the information so that both a layman and an industry vet could understand and comprehend.
Iâ??ve worked in the technology field, specifically software, for ten years; my entire career. Last night I watched Ken Auletta discuss the sector in ways which amazed me. And of course Charlie guided the conversation to the most interesting topics and responses. This is a great example of the skill and insight of both of these men. Thanks Charlie!