The History and Psychology Of The Like Button | The Lightbulb Moment

Explore the humble beginnings of the Like Button on the internet, its transformation into a tool for discreet advertising by platforms like Facebook, and the profound impact it had on social media psychology. Dive into the likes-based economy where viral posts reign supreme, and uncover the effects on our digital behavior and sense of validation. Join us as we unravel the intricate history and psychology behind the ubiquitous-like button.
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The Lightbulb Moment: Like Button
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.
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[@antonio.x22]

recently, I notice not only likes are a kind of target for users, with number if views is enough to the users have some metrics or satisfaction.

[@Watch-0w1]

Or we can just disengage

[@elin_]

The like button and the follower counts have damaged people..

[@Karflarfkanogin]

What's with the like button, why don't we talk about the dislike button and why that's hidden from everyone.