The Social Network Ethics

Summary

In this intense confrontation, a character realizes that he has been deceived into signing contracts that diluted his shares in a company, likely Facebook. He accuses the other party of setting him up, freezing his account, and removing him from the company. The scene escalates as emotions flare, accusations fly, and a final dramatic warning is given to 'lawyer up.' The conflict revolves around power, betrayal, and business manipulation, with personal tensions from a past incident involving a chicken being brought up.

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Q & A

What was happening when Mark Zuckerberg was 'wired in'?

Mark Zuckerberg was deeply focused on his work and unavailable for conversation, indicating he was engrossed in the task at hand, possibly unaware of the unfolding situation.

Why did the character want to know if Zuckerberg was still 'wired in'?

The character wanted Zuckerberg's attention as he was upset about recent actions involving the dilution of shares and needed to confront him about it.

What action upset the person confronting Zuckerberg?

The person was upset that 24 million new shares of stock had been issued, which diluted his ownership in the company down to 23%, significantly reducing his control and influence.

What was Zuckerberg's response to the accusations about ownership dilution?

Zuckerberg implied that the person should not blame him for the dilution as it was a result of a bad business deal the person made themselves, emphasizing that it was their responsibility.

How did the person feel about no longer being part of Facebook?

The person expressed frustration and disbelief, stating 'this is going to be like I'm not a part of Facebook,' to which Zuckerberg responded that they indeed were no longer part of Facebook.

What insult did the person confronting Zuckerberg use in reference to him?

The person called Zuckerberg a 'pretentious douchebag,' referencing Zuckerberg's casual attire (a hoodie and flip-flops) in contrast to his own professional clothing.

What accusation did the character make about the 'Phoenix'?

The character accused Zuckerberg of deliberately sabotaging his chances of getting into the Phoenix club, a prestigious social organization, as part of a personal vendetta.

What was the story about the chicken that the character mentioned?

The character referred to a past accusation involving animal cruelty and a chicken, implying that Zuckerberg had planted the story to tarnish his reputation.

What threat did the character make toward the end of the confrontation?

The character threatened Zuckerberg, stating that he would 'lawyer up' and wasn't coming back for just 30%, but 'everything,' suggesting a legal battle to regain control or compensation.

What sarcastic remark did the person make before leaving?

Before leaving, the person sarcastically mentioned the $199,000 check he had drawn on the account Zuckerberg had frozen, advising not to cash it.