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They would have to destroy it immediately after the purchase. Swallowing an Oracle would stress Google's immune system well beyond its limit.

This metaphor intrigues me. What are the "pathogens" that Google's "immune system" is trying to prevent?

I believe it to be a metaphor on that corporate culture clash between "do no evil" and "cthulhu was a hippie".

I believe the Oracleness of Oracle would trigger a violent immune response.