Business Quote by Evgeny Morozov

“In reality, quitting Facebook is much more problematic than the company's executives suggest, if only because users cannot extract all the intangible social capital they have generated on the site and export it elsewhere.” quote by Evgeny Morozov — Download Open image

“In reality, quitting Facebook is much more problematic than the company's executives suggest, if only because users cannot extract all the intangible social capital they have generated on the site and export it elsewhere.”

Evgeny Morozov

About This Quote

Source Book: The Net Delusion, 2011

Leaving Facebook is hard because users have built intangible social capital that cannot be easily transferred elsewhere.

In simple terms: Social ties on Facebook are hard to move.

Key Takeaway

Consider the hidden value of online relationships.

Themes

technology privacy social capital digital life dependency

Mood

concerned thoughtful analytical

Type

technological critique philosophical

When to use this quote

quitting social media
data portability
online community building

Key Concepts

network effects data ownership platform lock‑in user agency

Questions to Reflect On

What intangible assets do you lose when leaving a platform?
How can users preserve their social capital?

A Different Perspective

The platform may offer tools for data export, but emotional ties remain.

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