so why the hell would idealistic leading researchers join meta of all places besides pure cash? i think zuck’s pitch likely includes: - data, more human behavioral data than any other entity. it’s the closest proxy to “training on humanity” without breaking laws. - distribution, any research or product you ship can touch billions overnight. no one else offers that. - compute, 600k h100s by end of 2025, basically unlimited budget. no red tape. build god, go nuts. - open source ethos, unlike openai, meta is posturing as the “open” alternative. if you’re idealistic, this feels righteous. - org design… get to be part of a brand new org designed from scratch. - ruthlessness, zuck will not hesitate to outspend, outship, or outlast anyone. if you want to win the agi race, he’ll back your play. but maybe the most compelling thing is that zuck actually gives a shit about the game. if you’re a killer, that resonates.