In a fascinating discussion, Ben Mezrich, author known for chronicling high-stakes true stories, dives into the fallout of Elon Musk's Twitter takeover. He assesses how Musk's decisions affected his legacy and Twitter's financial health. Mezrich also shares insights on the ambitions of tech founders that mirror Einstein's philosophies. Additionally, he explores groundbreaking efforts to bring woolly mammoths back to life and the ethical considerations involved. The conversation offers a mix of tech critique and wild innovation.
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Boosted Tweets
Elon Musk's tweets were boosted after his Super Bowl tweet received less engagement than Joe Biden's.
This led to Musk's tweets dominating users' timelines, demonstrating his control over the platform.
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Musk's Vision
Elon Musk believes humans must become multi-planetary to preserve consciousness.
He views Twitter as crucial for free speech and preventing a societal regression.
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Devaluation of Blue Checkmark
The blue checkmark has lost its value under Musk's leadership.
People are now hesitant to pay for what was once a symbol of verification.
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Did Elon Musk break Twitter? Or did Twitter break Elon Musk?
Ben Mezrich is the author of “Bringing Down The House,” “The Accidental Billionaires,” “Dumb Money,” and, most recently, “Breaking Twitter: Elon Musk and the Most Controversial Corporate Takeover in History.” Ricky Mulvey caught up with Mezrich to discuss:
Twitter’s impact on Musk’s legacy,
The philosophies that drive Einstein-esque founders,
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