
Delete Your DMs
The Compound and Friends
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Navigating the Complexities of Social Media Ownership
This chapter dives into the intricate motivations behind a prominent figure's potential acquisition of a social media platform, exploring themes of financing, stock ownership, and strategic misdirection. The speakers critique the implications of privatizing platforms like Twitter, addressing performative behavior, user authenticity, and the impact of cancel culture on public figures. Additionally, they discuss the need for accountability and potential regulations to mitigate the influence of bots, culminating in insights on the evolution of online discourse and the future of social media dynamics.
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