What Does Verification Matter on Twitter?

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Elon Musk has said that he wants to authenticate all humans on Twitter. Why does verification matter at all? You can't be on Twitter if you're not a verified human. Do you think your Twitter account is going to get plugged into the sort of Tesla sphere of things in the same way that if you have a prime account you can use it when you check out at Whole Foods? I think that there's an inevitable crossover yeah.

There was a lot that happened this week! First, Marques and Andrew discuss the madness that has been going on with Twitter and Elon Musk. Then they talk about the Metaverse before reminiscing about smartphone features that they miss. Lastly, we wrap up with some trivia!

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