Behind the Bastards Part Three: Mark Zuckerberg: The Worst Person of the 21st Century (So Far)
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Jan 17, 2019 Maggie Mae Fish, a savvy video essayist known for dissecting film and cultural trends, joins the discussion on Mark Zuckerberg's infamous impact. They dive into Facebook’s transformation from a quirky platform to a purveyor of misinformation, humorously dissecting Zuckerberg's persona along the way. The conversation unveils Facebook’s global repercussions, especially concerning violence in Myanmar, and critiques the ethical dilemmas of social media governance. It's a sharp mix of satire, personal anecdotes, and a call for accountability in tech leadership.
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Zuckerberg’s Dangerous Convictions
- Mark Zuckerberg believes Facebook is fundamentally good and longer user engagement is always positive.
- He assumes his accurate predictions make him always right and tolerates unethical methods for growth.
The Digital Media Video Crash
- Digital media companies fired writers to create video teams after Zuckerberg declared Facebook would be mostly video by 2020.
- This shift led many companies to crash as Facebook inflated video engagement metrics massively.
Facebook's Role in Myanmar Violence
- Facebook became a tool fueling ethnic cleansing and violence in Myanmar by spreading hate and fake news.
- The military used Facebook pages and trolls to inflame hatred and coordinate propaganda campaigns.