The Mediocrity of Modern Google – On my Om

Today's podcast covers:1. [The Mediocrity of Modern Google – On my Om](https://om.co/2025/03/29/the-mediocrity-of-modern-google/)Welcome to Pocket to Podcast. Today we have one article covering the critique of modern Google.Dana Blankenhorn, in a recent commentary featured on "On my Om," sheds light on the current state of Google, drawing parallels to the search engine's earlier days and its comparison to Excite!—a reference that might resonate with those who remember the internet's nascent stages. Blankenhorn's observation is a stark reminder of how Google, once a pioneer in search technology, appears to have settled into a phase of mediocrity, reminiscent of the older, less sophisticated search engines.The critique doesn't stop there. Blankenhorn evokes an image of Sergey Brin demanding employees to devote 60 hours a week to keep Google competitive, a move that, while aiming for innovation and market leadership, now feels more like a desperate attempt to cling to past glories. This comparison is likened to a scene from the movie "Trading Places," with the desperate cry of "Turn those machines back on!"—a m...Generated by Pocket to Podcast