Sheryl Sandberg stepping down as Facebook COO

Post by fragmede » Wed, Jun 01, 2022, 9:41 PM UTC

hnthrowaway0328 wrote: post #271

oliwary wrote: post #192

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As far as I can tell from the material Meta has released, they have an incredibly ambitious vision for the metaverse. Essentially, I believe they want to create glasses that you wear, that allow you to see other people in your space, wherever they are. So you could have a conversation with three friends in your living room, as if they were there, while they could be on different continents, making physical location i…

One thing I don't get is why there is a such high regard of visual input. I mean, we can speak to our friends since the telephone age, and we can see them on screen too since maybe the 90s. Is there a huge demand to actually see them IN THE SAME ROOM ? I really don't think so. But maybe future generations have different ideas. I think VR can make a lot of difference in training (e.g. medical training) but it's not co…

Post by schrep » Wed, Jun 01, 2022, 9:43 PM UTC

atourgates wrote: post #21

"Sitting by Mark’s side for these 14 years has been the honor and privilege of a lifetime. [...] In the critical moments of my life, in the highest highs and in the depths of true lows, I have never had to turn to Mark, because he was already there." If this is an accurate reflection of her experience, I don't expect it's a side of Mark Zuckerberg most of us imagine exists.

Post by elorant » Wed, Jun 01, 2022, 9:43 PM UTC

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elorant wrote: post #254

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The difference is that you play with your whole body, not just your fingers. You can duck for cover, or run, or kick and punch someone, or construct an item with your hands. It’s immersive and it could take gaming to a whole other level. This is what AR and games are all about. Not necessarily what Meta wants to build.

How's that going to work in my living room where there's an ottoman, a coffee table, the dog's running around, etc. Or do I need to build a new room just for AR/VR stuff? I mean, yeah you can do some interesting stuff like having virtual Jenga on your coffee table, or whatever, but thinking in terms of HalfLife 4, or even sitting around chatting with 3 other friends who are in different locations, it sounds like it w…

Post by gowld » Wed, Jun 01, 2022, 9:43 PM UTC

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Zuckerberg and Google have far more share of responsibility than Sandberg, even though Sandberg is certainly also a morally bankrupt person who enthusiastically contributed to the poor state of modern society.

Except Sheryl is responsible ads at both FB and Google. Maybe it’s not just one company. But the industry. Or maybe it’s her ;)

Post by the_watcher » Wed, Jun 01, 2022, 9:44 PM UTC

pinewurst wrote: post #241

She’ll rematerialize running for the next available CA Senate seat.