The Cycle of Google and Search Dependence

Google is stuck in a cycle where it gets paid very little per search but needs more searches to earn more money and increase its stock price. As websites compete for attention, some resort to cheating while others play it straight, leading to new choke points in information flow. This shift is significant, especially as traditional businesses like local bookstores had more control compared to the three search results available now. Additionally, Google's various services have faced failures, and creating Android has incurred substantial losses for the company.