The Lightbulb Moment Season 1 Episode 1 - LIKE BUTTON | The Unintended Consequences of the Facebook Like Button

Airdate: 2021-Feb-18

Episode summary:

When first presented with the like button (then dubbed "the awesome button") Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg had a simple response: "No." He worried that a quick thumbs up or down would discourage more meaningful online interaction. Eventually, his team changed his mind and transformed the world.

About The Lightbulb Moment series:

Uncover the extraordinary origins of "ordinary" things – and the moments of inspiration that made them possible.