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Google and the World Brain
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 ...
Documentary - 2013
Google and the World Brain
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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.
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Google and the World Brain
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Rated:
N/A
Runtime:
89 min
Release date:
18 Jan 2013
Country:
DE, ES, GR, GB
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
1 win & 11 nominations.

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
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.
– Colin Covert,
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
31 Mar 2014
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