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723. - Ryan Mac

How Long Gone

CHAPTER

The Evolution of Social Media: From Twitter to Alternatives

In this chapter, the speakers discuss the rebranding of Twitter to X and the changes under its new ownership, expressing nostalgia for the platform's early days. They explore the emergence of alternative social media, like Blue Sky and Threads, and critique the fleeting nature of trends in the tech industry. The conversation reflects on the complexities of consumer behavior, political influences on social platforms, and the potential future of text-based communication.

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