Tech giant Meta's founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently gave an interview to Theo Von, delving into his vision for the future of technology, Meta's development roadmap, and his unique lifestyle and parenting philosophy. Here are the key highlights.
Meta's Next Wave: AI Smart Glasses and Holographic Universe
Zuckerberg enthusiastically described his vision of the future combining Augmented Reality (AR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
He believes that the current Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are just the beginning, and future glasses will seamlessly integrate AI, allowing users to see and hear everything AI perceives. He expects that within the next decade, most glasses will have AI capabilities, becoming as ubiquitous as smartphones, suggesting that the next killer product will shift from phones to smart glasses.
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Furthermore, Zuckerberg predicts that "holograms" will replace physical screens. He describes a future scenario where users wearing glasses can see floating digital screens, play virtual ping pong, or have natural conversations with AI.
This technology will blur the lines between digital and physical worlds, fundamentally changing how people interact, work, and entertain themselves. Zuckerberg revealed that Meta hopes to launch glasses with basic holographic projection capabilities in the coming years.
AI Empowerment: From Scientific Breakthroughs to Collective Creativity
Discussing AI, Zuckerberg sees it not just as a technical tool, but as an empowering force. He believes AI will reach Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) or even superintelligence, but its primary impact will be empowering the masses.
He cited the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, which is using AI to accelerate biological research, aiming to treat, prevent, and manage all diseases. He optimistically expects AI to shorten the time to achieve this goal.
Zuckerberg believes AI can not only enhance scientific research and productivity but also inspire collective creativity and "fun". He mentioned that the evolution of internet memes is a form of social progress, and AI will help people express complex ideas more easily and create more interesting, personalized entertainment experiences. The personalized AI assistants Meta is developing aim not just to answer questions, but to understand users, build relationships, and even share a sense of humor.
Education, Social Media, and Humanistic Philosophy
Regarding the current education system, Zuckerberg questioned whether it prepares students for future jobs, especially under student loan pressures. He believes university's value lies more in social learning and networking than in specific course content.
He emphasized that future education should focus more on developing thinking skills, problem-solving resilience, and AI literacy.
On social media's impact, Zuckerberg stated that according to Meta's research, there's no conclusive evidence of negative effects on overall well-being, and it can help build relationships. He trusts users' wisdom, believing people will choose technology that adds value, rather than passively accepting it. Tech companies with an attitude of "knowing better than users" will ultimately be eliminated.
Note: The author would like to comment that numerous research reports show social media's negative impact, especially on teenagers, with Australia becoming the first country to legislate banning social media for under-16s last year.
Billionaire's Personal Life
Zuckerberg emphasizes his preference for "experiencing reality primitively", avoiding caffeine and drugs, and maintaining physical and mental balance through activities like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
The interview also revealed a more personal side of Zuckerberg. He shared how he met his wife Priscilla (at a Harvard party where he thought he'd be expelled), their practical anniversary celebrations (eating chocolate mice annually), and his daily life as a father of three daughters (the video mentions many interactions with his three daughters, interested readers can watch the video below).
He stressed the importance of companionship and encourages his daughters to engage with technology and learn coding, while setting boundaries. He believes parental role modeling and nurturing children's curiosity about the world and problem-solving skills are crucial. Despite being a global top tech leader, Zuckerberg demonstrates a unique approach combining forward-thinking vision with a practical life philosophy.
