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That’s just a corporate motto, not an actual belief. It was, is, and always be a meaningless PR phrase as empty as any other.

It just goes to show the power of branding and how much people attach to it.

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It wasn’t always that way. There were people (especially in operations) that used it as a guide for certain decisions. I was disappointed when the slogan was retired.

I think a lot of people at Google do take that seriously. Don't be so cynical.

On one hand, many people at Google do take it seriously. On the other hand, there are the people making decisions.

Most people aren't evil, so that's not really special. Taking the statement seriously is the power of branding at work designed to drive employees.

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