Last Updated: February 26, 2019 (Refresh Now)
The Four The Hidden DNA of Amazon Apple Facebook and Google
Last Updated: February 26, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Software Platform
12facebook, apple, book, facebook and google, amazon
+92%
-8%
" ... Excellent analysis of Apple Alphabet Facebook and Amazon. ... "
" ... Fair enough, except companies like Facebook, for example, go out of their way to disguise their intentions and the way they manipulate you. ... "
" ... Neither Facebook’s nor Google’s founders and management are politically neutral. ... Google search, maps, video, email, browsers, and mobile OS have enormous utility. ... Hyperbolically Galloway describes Google as “a modern man’s god,” and “a religion,” and accurately as a public utility. ... First it was first beaten by Intuit in personal-finance software. ... "
" ... Reads just like he talks, with lots of wonderful shared insights on companies like Facebook and Amazon. ... "
" ... There's not much to dislike but I'm surprised I didn't find a mention of Chrome and it's impact/influence. ... "
" ... I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book that I bought on Amazon, read on my iPhone, researched on Google, but will probably not post on Facebook about. ... "
" ... Very easy to read and excellent info about Amazon, Google, Apple and Facebook. ... "
" ... He looks at these companies that we use all day long (Apple Google Facebook) in a new and fresh way! ... "
Apps
8facebook and google, amazon, google, platform, galloway
+88%
-13%
" ... I basically a “non techie” but do use social media. ... "
" ... Fair enough, except companies like Facebook, for example, go out of their way to disguise their intentions and the way they manipulate you. ... "
" ... Excellent analysis of Apple Alphabet Facebook and Amazon. ... "
" ... Reads just like he talks, with lots of wonderful shared insights on companies like Facebook and Amazon. ... "
" ... Actively following Facebook and Google with an eye on Uber. ... "
" ... Very easy to read and excellent info about Amazon, Google, Apple and Facebook. ... "
" ... To be sure, it’s a phenomenally successful social network and advertising platform. ... Google search, maps, video, email, browsers, and mobile OS have enormous utility. ... Hyperbolically Galloway describes Google as “a modern man’s god,” and “a religion,” and accurately as a public utility. ... Its advertising platform has been voraciously monetizing content created by others. ... First it was first beaten by Intuit in personal-finance software. ... "
Design
7look, four, big four, us, future
+86%
-14%
" ... fearless look at what might be possible and what may be inevitable. ... "
" ... Insightful look at the four hoursemen as well as how we as individuals function in a world dominated by these firms. ... "
" ... Good earthy textured ethereal analysis of the algorithms attributes and accomplishments of The Four Horsemen. ... "
" ... Really makes you think about the effect these companies are having on our world today as well as how will they shape the future. ... "
" ... Great insight into the Big Four plus five & 6 . ... "
Ease of Use
6easy, book, way, interesting
+100%
" ... Easy to read. ... "
" ... Very easy read. ... "
" ... Easy read with many tips to take away. ... "
" ... We need more entrepreneurs like Scott to share their wisdom and lessons learned the hard way. ... "
For Travel
4+100%
" ... Amazingly quick read, I couldn’t put it down and devoured it on a five hour flight. ... "
" ... I enjoyed the trip through lots of the big tech titans which have dominated this cycle. ... "
" ... I hope Galloway sits next to me on a long flight. ... Speaking of air travel, which horseman comes for them? ... "
" ... I read the first few chapters on a flight home from a client visit in Texas. ... "
Comfort
4galloway, dominant, world, topic, four
+75%
-25%
" ... Does feel padded and stretched in the second half ... "
" ... Maybe he felt it fit fine within the context of the book. ... "
" ... They lean left. ... Was agriculture using hand ploughs better because it employed more people? ... "
For Fun
3read
+100%
" ... It's also a quick and fun read, which helps. ... "
" ... The writing is fun and really straightforward, sometimes kinda harsh but it’s true. ... "
Sound Quality
3+100%
" ... In the later chapters he begins to almost grate with his carer advice and what earlier worked as humor and sarcasm starts to sound a tad mean spirited and in a few places just obnoxious. ... "
" ... Upon my first listening . ... "
" ... I am sure the author is amazing in person as a public speaker. ... "
Accuracy
3+67%
-33%
" ... and it also made me think about my career path and steps/mis-steps. ... "
Product Reliability
3work, however
+67%
-33%
" ... This was one of my favorite reads this year. ... "
" ... How they did it and why they have staying power for the next few years. ... "
Build Quality
3book, quite, material, apple, even
+100%
" ... Throughly enjoyed this book, quite a lot of material regarding the shrinking middle class made even more desperate by the impact of disruptive technology. ... "
" ... He has a great grasp on the power of "The Big Four" and is not afraid to tell you his opinion of them, including breaking them up a la Microsoft. ... "
" ... Does feel padded and stretched in the second half ... "
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