When Google becomes your doctor
A man's internet searches for symptoms cause him significant worry about his health. He believes he has cancer after reading various online medical articles. The doctor explains that his symptoms are also signs of anxiety. Relief washes over th...

A man's internet searches for symptoms cause him significant worry about his health. He believes he has cancer after reading various online medical articles
Doctor: Why would you think that?
Man: I Googled my symptoms.
Doctor: That was your first mistake.
Man: I know. But then I kept reading. One website said I may have an autoimmune disorder.
Doctor: Not necessarily serious.
Man: Exactly. So, I searched 'autoimmune disorder' and discovered that it could indicate cancer.
The doctor closes his eyes.
Man: Then I searched 'cancer symptoms' and, apparently, I have all of them.
Doctor: Which ones?
Man: Fatigue, headaches, weight changes, difficulty sleeping, difficulty concentrating...
Doctor: Those are also symptoms of being worried about having cancer!
Man: Really? Oh, thank god.
The doctor smiles. The man instantly pulls out his phone.
Doctor: What are you doing?
Man: I'm Googling whether being relieved after thinking you have cancer is a symptom of something.
Air CSR
Passenger: Why is my seat so tiny?
Attendant: It's economy class, sir.
Passenger: But I paid extra for legroom!
Attendant: Yes, and we gave it to the person behind you.
Passenger: So, I'm funding someone else's comfort?
Attendant: Exactly. It's called premium generosity.
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