Pivot Twitter subscription service, Tesla invests in Bitcoin, and Friend of Pivot Acting FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel
Feb 9, 2021
Jessica Rosenworcel, the Acting Chairwoman of the FCC, shares her insights on expanding broadband access, highlighting its crucial role during the pandemic. She discusses the digital divide affecting low-income households and the importance of equitable internet access for education and telemedicine. The conversation also touches on Tesla's hefty investment in Bitcoin and Twitter's potential shift toward a subscription model, raising questions about the future of these tech giants and the balance in responsible investing.
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Advice for Twitter
- Twitter should move to a subscription model to increase its value and reduce societal harm.
- It should also invest in content and appoint a full-time CEO.
Benefits of Subscription Model for Twitter
- A subscription model could benefit Twitter by providing predictable revenue and aligning incentives with users.
- This shift would prioritize customer satisfaction over engagement driven by rage-inducing algorithms.
Elon Musk and Crypto
- Elon Musk's promotion of cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin and Dogecoin, significantly impacts their value.
- Tesla's investment in Bitcoin and potential acceptance as payment further legitimizes crypto as a financial asset.