Skip to Main Content
PBS News Hour

Why Google is truth serum for our most personal thoughts

We lie constantly to other people, but we are remarkably honest with Google.

08/04/2017

PBS News Hour

Why Google is truth serum for our most personal thoughts

Clip: 8/4/2017 | 2m 55sVideo has Closed Captions

We lie constantly to other people, but we are remarkably honest with Google.

Seth Stephens-Davidowitz spent five years studying Google search data that revealed people's darkest and weirdest thoughts. It actually made him feel better. It also changed what he thought he knew about how the world works. Stephens-Davidowitz offers his humble opinion on the difference between our hidden digital lives and the lives we project on social media.

08/04/2017

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

The difference between illegal leaks and inconvenient leaks

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 8/4/2017 | 7m 36s | The Justice Department is cracking down on leaks. Here’s why they happen. (7m 36s)

Economy boasts solid gains after years of slow recovery

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 8/4/2017 | 5m 52s | July was the second straight month of solid gains for U.S. employers. (5m 52s)

Is there an economic cure for the lack of new antibiotics?

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 8/4/2017 | 9m 28s | The search for profitable ways to create new antibiotics. (9m 28s)

News Wrap: Venezuela’s controversial new assembly convenes

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 8/4/2017 | 4m 54s | Venezuela's new constitutional assembly convened for the first time. (4m 54s)

Shields and Brooks on Trump’s GOP pushback

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 8/4/2017 | 12m 28s | There’s a new sheriff in the White House. What does John Kelly bring as chief of staff? (12m 28s)

Why musicians and fans still flock to Newport Folk Festival

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 8/4/2017 | 8m 17s | From legendary masters to emerging stars, everyone wants to play the Newport Folk Festival (8m 17s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

Sign in with Email

or

Continue with GoogleContinue with FacebookContinue with Apple

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?