

Nice Try, Bluesky (Still Bitter Over Twitter)
Nov 20, 2024
Douglas Soltys, Editor-in-chief of BetaKit, dives into the shifting social media landscape as users migrate from Twitter to Bluesky. He discusses the decentralized nature of the fediverse as a beacon of hope for user-driven media. The conversation also touches on a concerning Iranian assassination plot and the implications of Apple News favoring larger publishers at the expense of indie media. Soltys emphasizes the challenges of news visibility and the importance of safeguarding Canada’s democratic processes against foreign interference.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Shifting Social Media Landscapes
02:09 • 12min
The Growth of New Social Networks and Essential Health Coverage
13:51 • 4min
Navigating the Fediverse: Social Media Interoperability
17:32 • 12min
Navigating News: Apple News Plus and Indie Publishers
29:41 • 6min
Concerns Over Election Security and Foreign Interference
35:53 • 2min