[RestlessMind]

> When you look at the firm closely you see a firehose of projects with zero business case and often near-zero impact. Why does Google think these things are better ways to invest the money than what other companies are doing?

Silicon Valley often sees "a firehose of startups with zero business case and often near-zero impact." And yet, it is considered a key driver of the economic growth / innovation / good jobs and places all over the world want to replicate its success. Maybe, Google just wants to have an in-house Silicon Valley?