The Shallows

by

Nicholas Carr

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Larry Page is the American computer scientist famously known as a co-founder of the Internet giant Google. Page invented the search engine known as BackRub that was Google’s primitive version. Larry Page is a staunch follower of the productivity-centric model of Frederick Winslow Taylor. Page is an important figure for Carr because he represents the modern obsession with efficiency.
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Larry Page Character Timeline in The Shallows

The timeline below shows where the character Larry Page appears in The Shallows. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 8
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Larry Page , Google’s founder, was obsessed with efficiency. His search engine was born from a simple... (full context)