Navigating the Social Media Shift to Bluesky

This chapter explores the growing attraction of Bluesky as users leave X and other social media platforms that struggle with community engagement. The speakers reflect on their frustrations with the pressure of maintaining a social media presence, alongside the complexities of follower reliability and the decline of transparency in platforms post-Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter. They discuss the nature of ideological echo chambers and the impact of user behavior on the dissemination of misinformation, challenging the perception of social media as a vital civic space.