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Leaving X? Where Next? On Bluesky, Threads and the “Fediverse”

On with Kara Swisher

CHAPTER

Decentralizing Social Media: The Blue Sky Perspective

This chapter explores the rise of decentralized social media platforms, particularly focusing on the Blue Sky Project and the vision of user ownership. It contrasts current social networks' limitations with the potential benefits of a federated approach, discussing the varying progress of platforms like Threads and Mastodon. The chapter also examines the challenges and dynamics of social media moderation, political engagement, and user experiences in an evolving digital landscape.

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