An algorithm can not be a substitute for Human Intelligence.
By suggesting results, based on your earlier searches and Location, the results get twisted for Algorithm perceived ‘Results’ provide what is expected with the available data, thereby Human desire for results is blocked( as new/innovative ideas are stopped once you the results).It does not ‘think’ with an ‘open mind’ like the human mind
You remain satisfied with the Options available without bothering to go deep.
Google suggest teaches us to be more specific and clear in our ‘search terms’ to be more Creative.
We must use the results as a frame of reference and nothing more.
.” Google even helps us complete our searches by suggesting phrases based on the search activities of other users, a feature known asautocomplete. Not surprisingly, the results are often revealing and occasionally entertaining. For this article I have selected a few Google Suggest highlights.
Note that your results will differ depending on what Google location you are using and whether or not you are logged into Google. Moreover, results will change over time, as they represent the presently most used search queries. The results below were found using Google.ca and Google.se, while not being logged into Google….
How To vs. How Not To
This is one of many searches revealing how a single word makes all the difference in the world. While the ‘how not to’ crowd seems to struggle with jealousy, sadness, and laziness (How Not to Live Your Life is a British sitcom), the ‘how to’ folks are ready to take the corporate world by storm, while cooking healthy food (How to Make It in America is an American TV series).
I’m actually surprised that there aren’t more tech-related suggestions for the ‘how to’ search query.
Is It Safe vs. Is It Dangerous
Is It Right vs. Is It Wrong
Interestingly, ‘is it wrong to’ is most popular when searched all by itself, closely followed by concerns around sexual orientation and activities. People searching for ‘is it right’ on the other hand, seem to wonder about less trivial questions.
Can I vs. Can You
What I found interesting about this search is how the results correlate. In case you wonder,Can You Run It is a website that tells you whether or not your computer meets the system requirements of a given game.
After these fun comparisons, let’s have a closer look at some solo searches.
America Is…
http://digg.com/newsbar/Technology/12_interesting_google_suggest_results_what_they_reveal
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