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How Google spent 15 years creating a culture of concealment

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154 points tysone | 3 comments | 20 Nov 24 11:45 UTC | HN request time: 0.884s | source
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mensetmanusman ◴[20 Nov 24 13:08 UTC] No.42193609[source]▶
It’s possible with digital tech, always on mics, and remote work that absolutely every communication within a company could be recorded forever.

Would humanity be better off? Or are people stupider when they are thinking out loud in front of recording devices?

How much do the lawyers deserve to know?

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xnx ◴[20 Nov 24 13:57 UTC] No.42193963[source]▶
> every communication within a company could be recorded forever.

Within 15 years we will probably wear a necklace or other device that will record [at least the audio] of our entire lives. This will have a number of positive benefits (memory augmentation, etc.) but also as train data for AI.

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1. jakubmazanec ◴[20 Nov 24 14:54 UTC] No.42194404[source]▶
Did you read The Circle? I definitely won't wear any such devices.
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2. Moru ◴[21 Nov 24 00:18 UTC] No.42199648[source]▶
Any more specific than just "The Circle"? The one by M.J. Trow does not really sound so fitting. Are you talking about Dave Eggers? Is this a read recommendation? :-)
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3. atvrager ◴[21 Nov 24 03:10 UTC] No.42200726[source]▶
Yes, I'd imagine they're talking about the Eggers book in this case -- it's a decent enough read imo.