Big Technology Podcast Bluesky Takes Off, Big Tech Earnings Blowout, Do We Want Human Writers
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Apr 28, 2023 
Ranjan Roy, a contributor to Margins, dives into the exciting world of tech news. He discusses the rise of Bluesky, highlighting its potential to reshape social media with a focus on user control. The conversation takes a turn to examine recent big tech earnings, revealing insights about the economy's health. Ranjan also addresses the UK blocking Microsoft's Activision acquisition and reflects on Clubhouse's layoffs. Finally, he poses a thought-provoking question: do we really want human writers to disclose when AI does their writing?
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Bluesky Handle
- Ranjan Roy secured his preferred handle "@Ranjan" on Bluesky, a feat he couldn't achieve on Twitter.
- Bluesky, launched by Jack Dorsey, mimics Twitter's look and feel, offering more control over data storage.
Bluesky's Launch Strategy
- Bluesky's smart launch strategy involves starting centralized, then gradually moving towards a federated network.
- This approach simplifies user onboarding and allows for quicker adoption compared to Mastodon.
Toxicity vs. Effort
- Algorithmic curation on Twitter incentivizes toxicity and outlandish behavior to gain visibility.
- A follow-based timeline offers a cleaner experience, but requires more effort from users.