Sometimes we have a question. And want an answer.
However, this is not exactly what happens on the internet.
When we ask a searchengine, we usually give it one word (or perhaps some more).
In return we're presented with a looong list of sites that contains this word.
But actually we're not looking for words, but for information, meaning, ideas, concepts.
The searchengines we know are still working on a primitive 'keyword' level.
Today I read about a new searchengine, Hakia, that promised more than this:
You could ask it a question, using natural language, not just some words.
Just for fun I tried one of the tougher questions: "What is the meaning of life?"
The answer: "That is a very interesting question.
Here is the hakia Gallery for the Meaning of Life. Good Luck!"
Ok, it even had a sense of humour! Beta version still, but who knows how it grows...
Try it yourself: www.hakia.com - or read their blog: blog.hakia.com
Hakias own description of itself:
"Hakia is building the Web's new "meaning-based" search engine
with the sole purpose of improving search relevancy and interactivity,
pushing the current boundaries of Web search...". Read more...
In my opinion: "That's an interesting quest. Good Luck!"