Fatherly Awareness or Malice? Mark Zuckerberg Crushes His Daughter’s Dream of Being Taylor Swift
Mark Zuckerberg recently addressed parenthood and social interaction in a podcast titled “Acquired.” His presence and focus on socialization were ironic, given that he doesn’t seem to enjoy socializing in real life. During the conversation, Zuckerberg reflected on what he calls the “ideal social experience,” a concept he appears to have deeply developed.
Zuckerberg described his vision of social interaction, suggesting that we shouldn’t be looking at screens, but rather should use glasses that integrate artificial intelligence. These glasses, according to him, could see and hear what you see and hear, acting as a personal assistant. Additionally, they could project holograms into the real world, transforming social interactions in a way that goes beyond phone screens.
What was he referring to?
This “ideal social experience,” as defined by Zuckerberg, seems to require the continuous use of Meta products and lacks basic elements such as the physical presence of other people, intimacy, and the enjoyment of genuine interactions. Although he acknowledges that we are physical beings who enjoy the company of others, his vision seems more focused on digital mediation than human connection.
Zuckerberg has been exploring the idea of developing glasses integrated with Meta’s app ecosystem. His discussion of the “ideal social experience” was partly a promotion of this concept.
At another point in the conversation, he emphasized that much of our experience is physical. However, it is ironic that his hypothetical product could distance people from the physical world, leading them to a hybrid space that does not allow for full presence.
His famous ways…
Despite the peculiarities of his perspective, the conversation had humorous moments. Zuckerberg, in a light tone, stated, “I’m not apologizing anymore.” Additionally, he made unexpected comparisons, such as mentioning that his work is similar to sculpting a statue of David from a block of marble.
The climax of the event came when Zuckerberg shared an anecdote about his 7-year-old daughter, who had expressed her desire to be like Taylor Swift. Instead of supporting her, Zuckerberg told her, “But you can’t. That’s not available to you.” The girl pondered and responded that she wanted to be like August Chan Zuckerberg, which elicited laughter.
Although the way he addressed his daughter’s dreams may seem humorous, it also raises questions about his parenting style. Perhaps, if he had been wearing Meta glasses, the conversation with his daughter would have taken a different turn.
This article has been translated from Gizmodo US by Lucas Handley. you can find the original version.
