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Mark Zuckerberg

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

The human brain is wired to process social interactions, which is why Facebook focuses on connecting people rather than just meeting new ones.

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Mark Zuckerberg at Startup School 2012

@ Y Combinator

10/25/13

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Paul Buchheit

10/25/18

@ Y Combinator

Facebook understood that the most important feature of a social network is having your friends there, which creates a tension between individual and network needs.

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Nikhil Kamath Cast

04/20/23

@ Nikhil Kamath

Humans are inherently social beings, and social media platforms capitalize on this by providing instant gratification through likes and comments.

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Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

@ Andrew Huberman

When we assess our environment, our attention is naturally drawn to other people, especially their faces, which are crucial for social interaction.

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Mark Zuckerberg

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Technology extends natural human capacities, like how social networks enhance our ability to maintain relationships beyond physical limitations.

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Nikhil Kamath Cast

04/20/23

@ Nikhil Kamath

Facebook's success was due to secure connections and ensuring that new users had at least 20 friends on the platform, which made it more engaging.

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Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The brain's valuation system is influenced by social information, such as the status and attractiveness of individuals, which can affect our decision-making processes.

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Elon Musk

01/10/17

@ Y Combinator

Creating a high bandwidth interface to the brain is essential, as we currently face limitations in how we connect our digital selves with our brains.

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Elon Musk

09/16/16

@ Y Combinator

Developing a high bandwidth interface to the brain is essential, as we currently face limitations in how we interact with our digital selves.

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Mark Zuckerberg

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Facebook started as a service for Harvard students but expanded because almost everyone has friends and family they want to stay connected with.