Zuckerberg Stresses Sense of Purpose in Harvard Address

The transcript emphasizes the importance of having a sense of purpose for personal happiness and societal progress. It recounts the early days of Facebook, highlighting the drive to connect people and the challenges faced in leadership when a shared purpose is lacking. The speaker proposes creating a world where everyone has a sense of purpose through meaningful projects, redefining equality, and building global communities.

What societal challenge does the speaker highlight as crucial for progress?

• Increasing automation in industries

• Reducing global warming

• Creating new jobs and a renewed sense of purpose

• Improving technology in education

What realization did the speaker have about connecting the world?

• It was not necessary

• They could be the ones to do it

• It was an impossible dream

• It was a task for large technology companies

What was the speaker's initial hope when starting Facebook?

• To build a large company

• To compete with other tech giants

• To have a significant impact

• To become wealthy

What was the consequence of lacking a shared sense of purpose at Facebook?

• The company was sold

• The management team remained intact

• The company faced internal conflicts

• The company expanded rapidly

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways the speaker suggests to create a world with a sense of purpose?

• Taking on big, meaningful projects

• Increasing personal wealth

• Redefining equality

• Building community