ExpertDabbler

Huh. I am by no means mathematically inclined. Just tried too hard with my heading though. OK, first about my first love - books

Google Story:
Taking a non-AC coach in a train to South Tamil Nadu on a hot, humid is not such a wise idea i tell you. But then i had no choice. But wisely i also took some books to kill time. As it turned out, time flew. But only if you are curious enough about Google.

It was very interesting to know that when Sergei and Larry started, they had no clue about the potential of ‘Text Ads’ which eventually put google in a different league in terms of revenue.

I also relished they way those two handled the Wall Street Sharks prior to their IPO.
Definitely, a very readable book, though some more objectivitiy would not have hurt at all.
Google Puranam would’ve been a more apt title. It elevated Sergei Brin and Larry page to Supermen levels. ’Google guys can do nothing wrong’ seems to be the message. But alas, we know better about the big bad world of business.

NEXT One can always count on Michael Crichton to come up with something interesting. I was simply amazed at his research skills. Awesome stuff!
Having said that, NEXT will not be remembered for the plot as much for the research he has done. Too many characters and sub threads. I guess there is a difference between a 150 minute feature film and a series of ads for 150 minutes. But I would still say NEXT is good read for those who are interested about the politics and possibilities of genetic engineering, gene patenting  and the murky ways of the biotech companies.

[More tomorrow]

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