cool phrase of the day

[amul]

I'm in the digital lab, scanning some junk of no particular importance. Another student asks for some help, but I don't know the answer, so I Google it. A few minutes later, and we've got it.

"Alright! Dude, you are a total god!" she tells me, by way of thanks.
No, my child, I reply, I am but a mere Prophet of Google, humbly spreading the word.

Comments

[dellamorta.livejournal.com]

Actually, I recently had an idea for an Art Installation based off this same concept. Basically, a voodoo altar (hiding a computer). A person would have to do some ceremony (light a candle or something), and then ask a question. Use voice recognition software to translate it, google the answer, then read back the first sentance of the first hit.

Kind of an ode to how technology has replaced superstition and religion.

[princessmatilda.livejournal.com]

technology has not replaced superstition or religion. i think religion and prayer have thrived with technology. I have many times uttered the prayer "oh God please let this damned site load" and i know many people who deeply believe the old wive's tale about the 7 years bad luck if your monitor blips like a bad 70's tv without the rabbit ears...