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Search and Ye Might Find

99% Invisible

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The Evolution of Search: From Libraries to Google

This chapter explores the challenges of online search capabilities and their parallels with human memory retrieval. Through personal anecdotes and historical perspectives, it discusses the evolution of search methodologies from early library practices to the advent of Google's PageRank algorithm. The narrative emphasizes the implications of relying on technology for information access and the transformative nature of modern search engines in navigating the vast digital landscape.

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