What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future The Israel-Hamas War Instantly Broke X
Oct 13, 2023
Casey Newton, founder and editor of the technology newsletter Platformer, discusses the spread of misinformation on X during the Israel-Hamas conflict and the impact of Elon Musk's influence. He suggests alternatives to the flawed concept of X as a global town square and highlights the decline in trusted sources on social media platforms like Twitter. The podcast also addresses challenges of content moderation and the viability of alternative platforms.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Expanding into New Markets and Facing Challenges
05:09 • 2min
Rise of Misinformation on Twitter
07:03 • 10min
Challenges of Content Moderation and the Viability of Alternative Platforms
16:46 • 3min
Apple Card and Viator Travel Experiences
19:39 • 2min
Threads and the Question of News
22:05 • 14min