I've wondered a lot whether ads don't actually add value. Seeing as the ads get more and more directed to you personally, knowing about something might actually

I've wondered a lot whether ads don't actually add value. Seeing as the ads get more and more directed to you personally, knowing about something might actually be good for you. For example: let's say I'm looking for "Animal Farm" online. An ad for the book "1984" might actually create value in this case.