It is mainly Google's fault since Google is the main actor in this space. You put up a false dichotomy, as if Google disappearing would mean a void to wander t

It is mainly Google's fault since Google is the main actor in this space. You put up a false dichotomy, as if Google disappearing would mean a void to wander the world eternal. The internet is very much like public infrastructure. It is crucial to explicitly determine what functions there are indispensable for society to thrive. Ironically, finding available information is just such an indispensable utility. Imagine roads only being present or usable when conducive to advertisement.