[kylestlb]

As to your first paragraph, many companies and founders would say the the same thing, no? "We want to change the world by doing X (through their business)". Also, what other metric for success is there in the current culture of the USA other than business success? Not that I'm saying that's bad or good...

[mercer]

I think you're correct, but the scary thing in this case is that Google/Alphabet might actually be able to do it, for better and worse.