Not too long ago (June 2009), Google did a street survey asking people what they thought a browser was, as well as what a search engine is. Interestingly, a lot of people don’t know the difference.
So in October 2009, Google made a video that explains what a browser is and suggests people use one they like.
Why am I talking about this a few months later? Honestly, I spotted the second video while pondering why Chrome likes forgetting how to find webpages, but the lesson that can be gained from the videos is important.
The truth is that the average person will never have as much knowledge about any particular subject as a person who is specifically interested in that subject. Whether the subject is browsers or something else. You cannot assume just because you know something, everyone else knows it. Part of the reason why I do a lot of very simple instructional articles, both on this site and elsewhere.
Though honestly, I don’t think the videos are going to make a lot of difference. You don’t really need to know how an engine works to drive a car, it’s just helps, and like engines, browsers are not dinner conversation for the average person. Short of discussing how does not work. So while some people not involved with web development might be interested, the videos are more of entertainment for those of who do know the difference between a web browser and a search engine.
