“Google It” is a book by Anna Crowley Redding that presents the history of the technology company “Google” in a chronological manner. It covers details from the very start of the journey, (1995) to near present day (2017) and introduces a variety of features that Google has developed. The story takes place in America where undergraduates Larry Page and Sergey Brin are working on a project at Stanford University when they come across the idea of organizing the entire world-wide-web (WWW). It illustrates every aspect of the development including the monumental milestones and technical issues. One theme of this book is that “When determined to resolve a major problem using one’s own unique way, while unbothered by others’ opinions and failures, success may be obtained one way or the other.”
I would recommend this book because it shows that the world is changed by the few people who think differently. For example, the book included discussions about why the creators of Google decided to ignore previous norms established by traditional companies and why they created so many of what people considered abnormal features. It explores innovation throughout history and the creation of technology that is so efficient that we are not even aware of them. These include Google Translate, YouTube, Google Maps, Google Home, a nice blank-ish page that doesn’t destroy your eyes, and many more. The book covers details and explores new concepts with hilarious side notes, quotes, and anecdotes that exemplify the reason of why something exists.
In addition to the enjoyable experience of reading this book, I have learned that taking notes and re-reading are key in enhancing your understanding of a topic. Previous to this unit, I would read a page and not know the heck of what the author was talking about. These new strategies are excessively beneficial if you want to consume knowledge at an accelerated pace.