I think Google’s 20% time program is one of the most genius innovations in the history of business. Look, if we’re going to live in an evil imperialist late-capitalist society, at least there’s Google giving people some time to think creatively while on the job.
Here’s one result of that 20% time: Liquid Galaxy. Basically, it’s Google Earth with eight screens and a joystick. Simple, right? No big deal, right? Oh, but what a difference eight screens makes:

