Don't be evil

Photo by JMF.

I attended an event the other day at Google's D.C. office.

I'd love to tell you about it, but I was forced to sign a statement (on a touch-screen computer, of course) saying I would not share information about my visit without the prior approval of Google Inc.

I will say that I was at times transfixed by the flat screen TVs that filled the rooms showing a video loop of Google Earth flyovers. Also, the side wall of the conference room is actually a garage door that can be opened up to expand the room.

Comments

Josh said…
Christine and I got to eat lunch at the GooglePlex, or whatever they call their sprawling campus near San Fransisco.

Very, very good food. They give it to their employees for free.
February 29, 2008
dl004d said…
Thank you for sharing. Yes, I believe most corporate campuses have free cafeterias. Google's public affairs shop in D.C., obviously, is not in that category.
February 29, 2008
Josh said…
Lobbyists are constantly getting screwed.
February 29, 2008
Anonymous said…
The content contained within is in violation of the non-disclosure agreement related to your visit to the Google offices.

Removal of this proprietary information is required so that no further legal action is necessary. Such legal action may include, but is not limited to:

- Revocation of your gmail, blogger and other Google account services and affiliations;
- Monetary and civil penalties for damages incurred by Google as a result of your disclosures;
- Images of your home on Google Maps and Google Earth will be replaced by a scorch mark.

Thank you,
Google Legal Team
March 01, 2008
SJB said…
So you're saying lobbyists and Google employees are getting screwed for free, Josh?
March 01, 2008
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