As Long as Google Inc (GOOG) Fires Crazy Moonshots Like Calico, I’m a Happy Investor

Published on September 18, 2013 at 8:13 pm by The Motley Fool in News

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Close Encounters protagonist Roy Neary says it best: “This means something. This is important.”

If Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) ever loses this vision, I’ll have to take a long, hard look at my shares. Big G is nothing without the trust of its users, and the evil-free philosophy is the best safeguard against losing that crucial asset.

Calico may never make money. It might not even make a difference in the battles against aging, cancer, or cell death. It’s called a “moonshot” for good reason; most ultra-visionary launches never make it to the moon.

But I don’t care. I wish Levinson all the best in landing this moonshot somewhere useful, but Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) can afford even a total disaster here. Calico’s very existence proves that Google is still on the right track — and so is my investment thesis.

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The article As Long as Google Fires Crazy Moonshots Like Calico, I’m a Happy Investor originally appeared on Fool.com.

Fool contributor Anders Bylund owns shares of Google, but he holds no other position in any company mentioned. Check out Anders’ bio and holdings or follow him on Twitter and Google+. The Motley Fool recommends Apple and Google. The Motley Fool owns shares of Apple and Google.