This chapter explores how Elon Musk's influence on Twitter has resulted in a decline in the platform's cultural significance and how it has alienated important creators. It also discusses the impact of Twitter on the election coverage and the spread of conspiracy theories.
Pivot will return on Friday! But in the meantime, we're bringing you this special episode of Decoder, all about the demise of Twitter. Nilay Patel talks with Marty Baron, former executive editor of The Washington Post, and Zoe Schiffer, managing editor of Platformer and author of "Extremely Hardcore: Inside Elon Musk’s Twitter."