The story of Google's most ambitious project ever and the people who tried to stop it.
The story of Google's most ambitious project ever and the people who ...
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2013
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The most ambitious project ever conceived on the Internet: Google's master plan to scan every book in the world and the people trying to stop them. Google says they are building a library for mankind, but some say they also have other intentions.
A doc that, though it might not be quite what viewers are expecting, feels like a useful step forward in a conversation most of us don't realize we should be having.
– John DeFore,
Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan 2013
rotten:
Ironically, the crew seems to have done most of its research via Google, relying on those who have complained loudest in print, in court or online for comment.
– Peter Debruge,
Variety,
5 Feb 2013
fresh:
Google and the World Brain dives into the contemporary issue of online privacy, copyright, and freedom of information.
– Paul Clarke,
Toronto Star,
2 Oct 2013
rotten:
Ben Lewis' cautionary documentary about Google's efforts to digitize all the world's books is well-intended but poorly focused.