Introduction

Over the past ten years, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOAL) has come under fire for a wide range of issues; the spread of false information, its negative consequences on American democracy and the use of its platform to incite violence abroad are just a few. Three months ago, sentiment for META stock hit its pessimistic all-time high as fears of an upcoming recession and growing concern over the company’s huge CapEx in the metaverse sent the stock tumbling.

Although living with a helmet may seem like a science fiction movie, Mark Zuckerberg believes that it will be a reality in a few years. Meta’s core business is a source of revenue, and I see the metaverse project as an incredible investment that, should it come to fruition, will send the…