Here is an attempt on a positive spin on this
blog.ibuypower.com/blog/2014/03/25/facebook-buying-oculus-vr-makes-sense/
I take this quote from Zuckerberg himself
Based on Zuckerberg's comments he basically wants to use this as an outlet so no one has to leave their home anymore to experience the real world. Why interact with actual life or humans when you can slap on your VR goggles and sit on your couch all while Facebook Inc. uses what you do to market and advertise.
Where do I get the red pill?
So, Microsoft, how's that idea working out for the XBOne right now? Oh, it's not? Oh, the XBOne is currently in dead last in the next-gen console race? WELL THEN!!!