In a recent podcast, Mark Zuckerberg discussed viewing 'The Social Network' for the first time while reflecting on its inaccuracies about his motivations and life. He criticized the film for presenting a distorted narrative arc, particularly about his dating life, noting he was already dating Priscilla Chan at the time of Facebook's creation. Zuckerberg also commented on how narratives surrounding his past, like the controversial Facemash website, have been misconstrued over time, highlighting the tendency for myths to shape public perception about tech founders.
Zuckerberg expressed discomfort with the film's portrayal of his motivations, stating, "the whole arc is like, I'm somehow motivated by trying to find a girlfriend, but I was dating Priscilla before I started Facebook."
Zuckerberg reflected on the cultural narrative, noting, "It's an unfortunate part of the internet, how people kind of make up a lot of the founding mythology to what they want."
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