Actor Jesse Eisenberg Criticizes Tech Elites’ Political Involvement
Actor Jesse Eisenberg, who played Mark Zuckerberg in the 2010 film “The Social Network,” expressed confusion over the involvement of tech elites, including Facebook’s founder, in politics. In an interview with HBO’s “Real Time” host Bill Maher, Eisenberg questioned why these powerful individuals are not using their resources to make a positive impact on the world.
Eisenberg specifically mentioned Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos, who have all been supportive of President Donald Trump’s second term. He asked why these billionaires are not dedicating their days to doing good for the world, instead becoming involved in politics and making decisions that can have negative consequences.
Eisenberg’s comments come after Trump’s inauguration, during which many major tech moguls, including Musk, Zuckerberg, and Bezos, attended the ceremony. The actor pointed out that his wife is an activist who spends her days thinking about how to help those in need, and he cannot understand why these powerful individuals are not doing the same.
Eisenberg also criticized Zuckerberg’s decision to end Facebook’s fact-checking infrastructure, saying that it would hurt marginalized people. He concluded by asking why these tech elites are not using their resources to help people, instead getting involved in “weird stuff” that he doesn’t understand.
The comments have sparked debate among those who see the tech industry as a driving force for innovation and progress, and those who believe that its leaders should be more focused on using their resources to make a positive impact on society.
