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The Evolution of Search with John Hennessy, Former President of Stanford University
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John Hennessy, former President of Stanford University, discusses the evolution of search engines, including the development of page rank, and how search technology has transformed the way we consume information today.

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The idea of page rank, where a search engine algorithm returns results based on how many pages point to the page or information in question, was coined in reference to the last name of co-founder Larry Page.
23:34 - 28:33 (04:59)
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Page Rank
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The idea of page rank, where a search engine algorithm returns results based on how many pages point to the page or information in question, was coined in reference to the last name of co-founder Larry Page. Search engines revolutionized the tech industry and their growth trajectory was unlike anything seen before, with the potential to transform everything.

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