Better Offline The Cult of Failing Upwards
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May 1, 2024 Ed Zitron discusses how career manager Adam Mosseri changed Instagram's direction for profit, not innovation. Talk about Sam Altman's questionable leadership in the tech world and the negative impact of influential figures on social networks like Instagram.
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Systrom's Departure
- Kevin Systrom, Instagram's co-founder, left after clashes with Mark Zuckerberg.
- Zuckerberg's jealousy of Instagram's success and desire to leverage it for Facebook caused conflict.
Mosseri's Appointment
- The appointment of Adam Mosseri, a Zuckerberg loyalist, as Instagram's head of product led to further tension.
- Mosseri's role replaced a beloved VP, signaling Zuckerberg's increasing control.
Profit Over Users
- Mosseri's leadership at Instagram prioritized profitability over user experience.
- This led to a decline in functionality and an increase in intrusive ads and algorithmic content.