Simon Rogers Explores Human Curiosity Through Two Decades of Google Search Data
Simon Rogers, a British data journalist, explores human curiosity and intent through two decades of Google search data in his book 'What We Ask Google.' The data reveals common questions about grief, kindness, and crisis response, highlighting a shared human desire to understand and help others. Rogers also discusses how search behavior reflects private concerns and evolving digital interactions, emphasizing the vast and varied nature of global queries and their insights into human nature.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (65/100). Lens Score 27/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 23 Oct, 12:33 pm. Other outlets followed.
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