Tech Billionaires’ “Woke” War: A Class War Masquerading as Culture Clash
Mark Zuckerberg’s recent embrace of MAGA rhetoric and image coincides with Meta’s decision to drastically loosen content moderation policies, prioritizing the spread of disinformation. This shift, coupled with Zuckerberg’s public statements praising “masculine energy” and criticizing corporate inclusivity, is viewed as an attack on workplace diversity and employee well-being. This aligns with a broader trend among tech billionaires who seemingly resent their employees, viewing initiatives aimed at improving workplace culture as “woke” and ultimately detrimental to their bottom line. The resulting authoritarian internal environment at Meta, characterized by secrecy and disregard for employee feedback, further exemplifies this growing hostility towards the workforce. Ultimately, this antagonism towards middle-class workers benefits oligarchs at the expense of both employees and broader societal well-being.
John Q. Hosedrinker