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"Let’s examine the evidence. At its peak the planet’s fourth most valuable company, and arguably its most influential, is controlled almost entirely by a young
by malvosenior 8y ago
"Let’s examine the evidence. At its peak the planet’s fourth most valuable company, and arguably its most influential, is controlled almost entirely by a young man with the charisma of a geometry T.A."
Is Zuck's personality really worth attacking up front in this piece? Can't he be an awkward nerd that found success? That's not to excuse any misbehavior on FB's part but attacking his lack of charisma seems pointless and petty.
"The most stirring parts of the book are those in which McNamee makes the angry but measured argument that “social media has enabled personal views that had previously been kept in check by social pressure.”"
This article literally starts off saying that we're living in 1984 due to Facebook and ends lamenting that people are allowed to voice their own opinions on the platform. I can't imagine a further disconnect.
- mindgam3 8y agoI had a similar thought about that “geometry TA” line, even though it made me laugh at first. I do think bringing up Zuck’s personality can be valid. But the issue isn’t that he has a “lack of charisma”, which I agree sounds petty. Like the author is picking on a nerd. If you’re going to mention personality, you need to go all the way and explore antisocial or controlling tendencies, then connect that to the platform he built.
- tivert 8y agoPersonally, I'm glad he lacks charisma, because it can be used to cloud people's perceptions.