The article discusses Meta's unsuccessful attempt to suppress Sarah Wynn-Williams's whistleblowing book, "Careless People". In a move that invoked the Streisand effect, Meta's legal efforts to silence Wynn-Williams only drew more attention to her critique, now expected to become a bestseller. It highlights Mark Zuckerberg’s contradictory stance on free speech, as his company's actions suggest a desire to censor negative narratives. Wynn-Williams, a former senior employee, cleverly executed a strategy reminiscent of other whistleblowers, which included early SEC complaints and prominent media appearances. Meta's reaction reflects its ignorance of public perception dynamics.
"The behemoth in question is Meta, and when Careless People, a whistleblowing book by a former senior employee, Sarah Wynn-Williams, came out last week."
"Meta clearly had no idea this was coming. She adapted the playbook used by Frances Haugen, lodging a complaint in advance of publication..."
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