Why Mark Zuckerberg Isn't Talking About Facebook

The transcript discusses Meta's strategic shift from focusing on Facebook to the Metaverse, highlighting the potential risks and challenges involved. Despite the Metaverse's low user engagement compared to Facebook's core platforms, Meta is committed to this new direction. Concerns are raised about the company's ability to manage existing platforms and societal responsibilities, especially with upcoming elections. The transcript also questions whether this pivot will be as successful as Meta's previous transition to mobile, noting internal challenges like employee engagement with the Metaverse.

What is the new focus of Mark Zuckerberg, as mentioned in the video?

• Virtual Reality

• Artificial Intelligence

• The Metaverse

• Blockchain Technology

Which platforms are still considered the core of Meta's business?

• Twitter and LinkedIn

• Snapchat and TikTok

• YouTube and Pinterest

• Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp

What is the user engagement level in Horizon Worlds compared to Facebook's other platforms?

• Higher than Instagram

• Equal to Facebook

• Lower than WhatsApp

• Significantly lower than Facebook

What societal issue is mentioned as a concern with the metaverse focus?

• Societal responsibility

• Data privacy

• Environmental impact

• Election interference

What previous successful transition is compared to the current pivot to the metaverse?

• Transition to cloud computing

• Transition to mobile

• Transition to e-commerce

• Transition to video content