Better Offline How Mark Zuckerberg Deliberately Made Facebook Worse
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May 22, 2024 Marketing expert Ed Zitron exposes shocking insider stories about Facebook's deliberate strategy to make the platform worse for users. Discusses unethical practices, manipulation of metrics for engagement, and the prioritization of revenue over user experience by Mark Zuckerberg and his team.
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First Investment
- Peter Thiel invested $500,000 in Facebook in 2004, gaining a 10.2% stake.
- Sean Parker negotiated terms allowing Mark Zuckerberg to retain significant board control.
Zuckerberg's Power
- Mark Zuckerberg's control over Facebook's board has made him virtually impossible to fire.
- This unchecked power has negatively impacted the company's trajectory.
News Feed Launch
- Facebook launched the News Feed in 2006, initially showing every user action.
- User backlash led to privacy controls, but Facebook still collected all data.