Google is like a grinning executioner with fancy fonts and “Don’t be evil” buried six feet under.
It used to be a curious librarian, sorting the world’s info.
Now It’s more like a stalker watching you read and then selling your secrets to the highest bidder.
You Are Not the Customer, You’re the Product
You’re not using Google.
Google is using you.
Every “free” service such as Search, Gmail, YouTube, Docs, Drive, Maps is just bait on a surveillance hook.
They collect everything:
- Your location (even with GPS off)
- Messages and drafts
- Voice recordings
- Search history
- Even stuff you type and then delete in Google Docs
“But I’m Not Doing Anything Illegal…”
So you’d let a stranger follow you into your bedroom just because you’re “not doing anything wrong”?
Privacy isn’t about hiding — it’s about control.
If someone else decides what parts of your life are “okay to know,” then you don’t have privacy. You have permission. And permission can be revoked.
The Algorithm Is Not Your Ally
Google’s AI isn’t helping you. It’s profiling you.
It’s designed to:
- Predict your behavior
- Nudge your choices
- Censor what you see
- Exploit what you fear
- Sell you to the highest bidder
This isn’t “search” anymore.
It’s curated distraction with a side of manipulation.
What Can I Use Instead?
Here are your escape routes from the data pit:
| Google Service | Better Alternative |
|---|---|
| Search | DuckDuckGo, Brave Search |
| Chrome | Firefox (with uBlock & tweaks) |
| Gmail | ProtonMail, Tutanota |
| Drive | Nextcloud, CryptPad |
| YouTube | Invidious, PeerTube, RSS |
| Maps | Organic Maps, OpenStreetMap |
You won’t find every cat meme instantly, but you will find peace of mind, and that’s worth it.
Final Word
Google still finds your stuff, sure.
But it also finds your soul and sells it to whoever’s paying this week.
This isn’t about paranoia. It’s about ownership.
Own your data.
Own your tools.
Own your future.