Ben Parr
Ben Parr is a technology entrepreneur and investor known for his role in the early days of social media, particularly for his vocal opposition to Facebook's News Feed when it launched in 2006. As a Northwestern University student at the time, he created the largest anti-News Feed Facebook group, highlighting the privacy concerns that arose from this significant shift in how personal information was shared online.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 34,394 | $1,700,000 | 1,538$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 34,394 | $1,700,000 | 1,538$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Canada:
Ben Parr created the single largest anti-News Feed Facebook Group.
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