Is Everyone Leaving X (But Me)?
WIRED Politics Lab
The Evolving Social Media Landscape
This chapter examines the transformation of social media platforms over the last ten years, emphasizing the rise of app-based environments catering to specific political agendas. It critiques user engagement strategies that foster sensationalism and divisiveness while considering the competitive dynamics between emerging platforms like Blue Sky and Threads. Additionally, the chapter speculates on the future of X under Elon Musk's vision and the potential for merging traditional social media with new functionalities that could reshape political discourse.
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