Thu Sep 19 06:08:59 UTC 2024: ## Zuckerberg Squashes Daughter’s Dream of Becoming Taylor Swift
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has sparked controversy after revealing he discouraged his daughter, August, from pursuing a career as a pop star like Taylor Swift. During an interview on the “Acquired” podcast, Zuckerberg shared a conversation with his daughter where she expressed her admiration for Swift, prompting him to declare that such a path wasn’t “available” to her. While he didn’t elaborate on why, he did say that August eventually decided she wanted people to “want to be like August Chan Zuckerberg” instead.
Despite the seemingly dismissive comment, Zuckerberg is a known fan of Swift, having attended her “The Eras Tour” in July with his family and even sporting friendship bracelets and gemstones on his face at the concert. He reportedly spent a hefty sum on a box suite for the show at Levi’s Stadium, which can cost upwards of $50,000 and accommodate 22 people.
Social media users have responded with mixed reactions to Zuckerberg’s comment. While some condemned his discouragement of his daughter’s dreams, others joked about the situation, noting August’s privileged upbringing and the possibility that she might eventually find her own path to success.
The discussion about August’s aspirations arose during Zuckerberg’s conversation about advice he would give to founders today. He emphasized the importance of pursuing passions, learning quickly, and drawing inspiration from others while staying true to one’s own vision.
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