
 Time To Say Goodbye
 Time To Say Goodbye Elon! Elon! Elon! with Ryan Mac
 Feb 5, 2025 
 Ryan Mac, a New York Times reporter and co-author of "Character Limits: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter," shares his insights on Elon Musk's tumultuous takeover of Twitter. He discusses Musk's management style and the resulting impact on company culture and political discourse. The conversation delves into the societal implications of Musk's immense wealth and influence, especially regarding democracy. Mac also humorously addresses the controversial rebranding of Twitter to X, revealing how these changes affect public perception. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Elon Musk's Twitter Acquisition: Impact and Implications 
 01:30 • 27min 
 Social Media's Influence and Cultural Shifts 
 28:55 • 17min 
 The Heavy Burden of Wealth 
 46:21 • 6min 
 The Shadow of Influence 
 52:39 • 5min 
 The Rebranding Debate: From Twitter to X 
 57:18 • 2min 
 Reflecting on Denali and Mount McKinley Name Change 
 58:54 • 2min 





