--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: On the Facebook side, I think it's a bit…" description: "\"On the Facebook side, I think it's a bit of an evolution, in that that company, which has clearly done amazing things, was, I believe, as an outsider l..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e7d/jason-kilar-17926_amazing-things_on-the-facebook-side-i-think-it-s-a-bit_2243742.jpg" --- # On the Facebook side, I think it's a bit of an evolution… ![“On the Facebook side, I think it's a bit of an evolution, in that that company, which has clearly done amazing things, was, I believe, as an outsider looking in, was founded on a culture that was obsessive about the users. And they built a service that is very valuable for users, and that is to be…” quote by Jason Kilar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e7d/jason-kilar-17926_amazing-things_on-the-facebook-side-i-think-it-s-a-bit_2243742.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e7d/jason-kilar-17926_amazing-things_on-the-facebook-side-i-think-it-s-a-bit_2243742.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e7d/jason-kilar-17926_amazing-things_on-the-facebook-side-i-think-it-s-a-bit_2243742.jpg) > “On the Facebook side, I think it's a bit of an evolution, in that that company, which has clearly done amazing things, was, I believe, as an outsider looking in, was founded on a culture that was obsessive about the users. And they built a service that is very valuable for users, and that is to be applauded.” [Jason Kilar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jason-kilar/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The company’s user‑obsessed culture drove valuable services, but such focus can become blind to broader impacts. **In simple terms:** User focus built valuable service. Key Takeaway Balance user focus with broader responsibility. Themes technology culture ethics Mood analytical critical Type business reflective When to use this quote - product development - social media policy - company strategy Key Concepts user‑centric design corporate responsibility Questions to Reflect On - How can companies stay user‑focused yet socially responsible? - What safeguards prevent user obsession from becoming harmful? 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We've done all…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wangechi-mutu/we-became-homo-sapiens-not-that-long-ago-from-the-scientific/) [Wangechi Mutu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/wangechi-mutu/) > [The amazing thing is that we live our lives with the hope that things will go right, that things will happen. And all along…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/laurel-nakadate/the-amazing-thing-is-that-we-live-our-lives-with-the-hope-that-things/) [Laurel Nakadate](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/laurel-nakadate/) > [I think the most miraculous thing is learning. I get out of the way and let the students learn. 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