After seeing the commercials for the upcoming movie, The Social Network, I was under the impression that Mark Zuckerberg was a cruel, malevolent young man who schemed his best friend out of a billion dollar website. However, after reading the article and watching the clip on Oprah, I've come to realize that Mr.Zuckerberg is a very humble, modest man. Or at least that's how Yahoo! Canada portrays him, especially after he announced his $100 million donation to public schools on the philanthropologist's talk show. Which technically now makes him apart of the celebrity do-gooder club, but I wouldn't talk about him amongst the ranks of Bono just yet-- because it's apparent that Mark is actually doing this to benefit the less fortunate and not just ensure that the world keeps revolving around him. Even though the timing of this donation is way too close to the release of his movie to be deemed coincidental, I still think his initiative was genuine. I mean, he's obviously not blowing that money on himself, is he? Take a look at his house in the video for example; it's just a rented out 2-bedroom.
Mark Zuckerberg seems like a really nice guy, and that's why I'm glad that I watched the clip and read the article and consequently happy that I am aware that it is mostly fictional (obviously fabricated for the dramatic effect and cinematic appeal). I mean, I already hate Facebook enough for distracting me from EVERYTHING, but there was no need for me to senselessly hate the creator/CEO of the social network too, lol.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
My Blog Was Looking A Little Empty
Since we're all fans of quotes now;
Even though I think the point Ghandi was trying to make goes without saying, I feel that it's extremely relevant to me at the moment. I've been sitting here fooling around with this stupid site (it's suprisingly challenging despite the fact that I already have another blog on here) trying to figure out how to follow people (is it the same as befriending?), when I should be doing my actual homework. (Not that this isn't "real" homework, D'Angelo, but I have essays to start.) Even though, I promised myself I would actually do my homework this time. A promise I've made again and again and again.
I wish I wasn't so awesome at procrastinating.
"The future depends on what we do in the present."
-Mahatma Ghandi
Even though I think the point Ghandi was trying to make goes without saying, I feel that it's extremely relevant to me at the moment. I've been sitting here fooling around with this stupid site (it's suprisingly challenging despite the fact that I already have another blog on here) trying to figure out how to follow people (is it the same as befriending?), when I should be doing my actual homework. (Not that this isn't "real" homework, D'Angelo, but I have essays to start.) Even though, I promised myself I would actually do my homework this time. A promise I've made again and again and again.
I wish I wasn't so awesome at procrastinating.
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