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Not Google-specific, but: Do no evil = "No, we are not going to torture these prisoners of war, period." Don't be evil = "It's OK to waterboard them a little
by Hasknewbie 9y ago
Not Google-specific, but:
Do no evil = "No, we are not going to torture these prisoners of war, period."
Don't be evil = "It's OK to waterboard them a little if they deserve it. Remember, we are the good guys, we're here to help."
(See also: rationale for the My Lai Massacre. Very similar thinking, it's possible to excuse awful things when you're the hero(es) of your own (indoctrinated) narrative.)