"Facebook was not originally created to be a company. It was built to accomplish a social mission - to make the world more open and connected"
- Mark Zuckerberg
About this Quote
This quote by Mark Zuckerberg speaks with the initial function of Facebook. It was not created to be a company, however rather to accomplish a social objective. The objective was to make the world more open and linked. This objective was to develop a platform where people could easily get in touch with each other, no matter their location or background. By producing this platform, Zuckerberg hoped to create a more open and connected world. He wished to break down barriers and produce a more unified international community. This mission has actually been successful, as Facebook has turned into one of the most popular social media platforms on the planet. It has actually enabled people to easily connect with each other, share ideas, and keep up to date with the most recent news. Facebook has ended up being a powerful tool for linking people and creating a more open and linked world.
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