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The metaverse: Mark Zuckerberg’s Brave New World

Published 08/11/2021, 01:07 PM
Updated 08/11/2021, 02:40 PM
The metaverse: Mark Zuckerberg’s Brave New World
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If Facebook happened to be a human being, where would he/she/they currently be? Most likely in prison… for a very long time. The company’s transgressions are too numerous to list. But Facebook is not human; it’s a company, and a very profitable one, at that. In fact, it’s now one of the most profitable companies in the world. Facebook’s market capitalization has recently surpassed the $1 trillion mark.

When we think of Facebook — more specifically, Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB). — we tend to think of a social media platform that is somewhat dated. However, it is important to remember that this multiheaded hydra is a conglomerate that owns 78 different companies, including WhatsApp and Instagram. In other words, Facebook is much more than cat videos and conspiracy theories. Spearheaded by Mark Zuckerberg, a champion of smoked meats, Facebook Inc. is a well-oiled machine. Its power is undeniable, and this power is growing. As Fortune magazine recently noted:

John Mac Ghlionn is a researcher and cultural commentator. His work has been published by the likes of The New York Post, The Spectator, The Sydney Morning Herald and National Review.

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