Against the backdrop of Google X's success (or lack thereof), what do you think about Facebook Building 8? Does it have a chance? Is it too early to tell?
It really all depends on who they hire, the form of flexibility/freedom they are given, how many years they have to work, and how much is invested. As has been shown by Google's foray into formal "progressive research," unlimited budget means nothing if you've put idiots or borderline (or outright) Sociopaths/Psychopaths/Narcissists in the key positions.