"We need to create a new objective": how he sees the future of Mark Zuckerberg

Zuckerberg particularly stressed the importance of purpose in life. The goal - it is a feeling that we are part of something bigger, that we need that we are striving for something important. We feel truly happy only when we have a purpose in life.

He is not just advised the graduates to find their target - millenialy and so seek to do so instinctively. He believes that his goal is not enough to find that the task of our generation - to create a world in which everyone feels fit.

When our parents were released, it was easier: they have found purpose in work, religion, collective. But today, when jobs are reduced due to the development of technology and automation, many feel their isolation, irrelevance and are trying to fill this void by any available means.

Our society continues to evolve, we need to create not only more jobs but also new targets.

Mark Zuckerberg

3 ways to create a world where everyone feels it necessary

1. Together occupy more important projects

Every generation has great projects, whether manned space flight or hydroelectric. They give a sense of the importance of not only directly involved in these people, but also the whole country.

Probably many are thinking, "But I do not know how to build a power plant, or to captivate millions of people with your idea." But here's the secret: no one does not know in the beginning. anyone ideas do not come to lay down his head in full view. They become clear, only when we are working on them.

Movies and pop culture mislead us: faith in the eureka moment - this is a dangerous lie. Because of it, we feel inferior, if not experienced such illumination. She does not give a person with the beginnings of a good idea to hit the ground. Do you know what's wrong more movies? No records mathematical formula on the glass. This is nonsense.

We are so afraid to make mistakes, we prefer to ignore all the problems caused by our failure to act.

Of course, all our act somehow affect the future. But this does not mean that we should not try.

"What are we waiting for? - asks Zuckerberg. - It is time for our generation to do something useful for society. How about we stop climate change while we still do not destroy the planet, and start mass production and installation of solar panels? Or attract volunteers who will share their data on health, and to cure all diseases? Today we spend 50 times more on it to heal the sick, not the fact, to prevent the disease. Or modernize democracy, so that everyone can vote online, and an individualized approach to learning, so that everyone can learn from? "

Zuckerberg believes that these goals are well within reach, and advises to take on large undertakings, not only to make progress, but also to create a sense of common tasks.

2. To deduce that to a new level so that everyone was free to search for their purpose

Previously, the majority had a stable job, but today everyone wants to entrepreneurship. Which is good, because it is enterprise culture it helps us make progress. But it thrives only when everyone can try to translate their ideas into reality.

Unfortunately, in our society, a very high level of economic inequality, and it hurts everyone. We too overestimate success and not doing enough to enable all again and again trying to embody the idea. But success just comes when we are free to make mistakes.

I know a lot of entrepreneurs, but I do not know a single person who has decided not to start a business, because it can not produce enough income. But I know many people who do not even try to realize his dream, because they had no financial cushion in case of failure.

Mark Zuckerberg

Zuckerberg believes that the progress of society should be judged not only on economic indicators such as GDP, but also by how many people are aware of themselves useful and meaningful. He believes that our society needs to consider the idea of ​​an unconditional basic income to everyone had the opportunity to try his hand at something new. And since we often change jobs, we need affordable child care system and health care.

"Of course, the creation of equal opportunities for all can not be free. These people, like me, have to invest money in it. And those of you who will be successful, too. So we founded the company with Priscilla Chan Zuckerberg Initiative », - says Zuckerberg.

But the money - that's not all. You can donate and the time. Even an hour or two a week is enough to help someone reach their potential.

3. Unite people around the world

In one study millenialov around the world were asked what is the basis of their identity. The most popular answer was not "nationality", "religion" or "ethnicity" and "citizen of the world." And this is very important. Each generation expands the circle of people who believe their. For us, it is now part of the world.

We understand that there are more opportunities and greater challenges require a global approach: no country will be able to cope with climate change or prevent mass epidemic. To make progress now needs the cooperation not only of cities and nations, but the entire world community.

Of course, we live in uncertain times. And to many people globalization has not yet reached all over the world. But it's hard to worry about people on the other side of the world, when we are concerned the difficulties in their own country. This is the problem of our time: the confrontation of freedom-minded, global society and authoritarianism, isolationism, nationalism. This is not a confrontation between nations, and the confrontation of ideas.

And this problem is not resolved at the UN summit. It should be resolved at the local level, when enough people will gain a sense of purpose and stability to their lives, to start to worry about the rest.

Even global change begins with small things - from people like you and me.

So the opportunity to make their big ideas and make progress depends on only one - from our ability to unite and work together to create a world where every person has a sense of its usefulness.