My Googled Life

How many people actually realize the extent to which Google has penetrated our lives? I hadn't thought much about how deep it went until recently. And it goes way, way beyond web search. I will illustrate.

First of all, the first fundamental to accept is this: If Google has access to data, there's no reason to assume they aren't accessing, indexing, and profiling YOU using that data, especially since their Terms many times freely admit they are doing this.  And even if you believe that they are not accessing and indexing, if faced with a subpoena, is there a doubt that the data will be handed over to someone who will?  Last, remember that you'll notice a common thread with Google's products and services.  The word *free* will keep popping up.  You need to ask yourself: if Google is giving  away free what others charge for, what do they expect from me in return?