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Inside the Hive
How Elon Musk Made Himself the Internet’s Main Character in 2023
Dec 21, 2023
Elon Musk's stewardship of Twitter in 2023, his rightward shift, war against the "woke mind virus," and blowing up Twitter's verification system are discussed. The podcast explores Musk's influence on the platform, his controversial statements, and the decline in advertisers. It also delves into the future of social networking and the power divide brought by Musk's impact on social media platforms.
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- Elon Musk's ownership of Twitter has allowed hate speech and harassment to go unchecked, resulting in the platform becoming a hub for disinformation and misinformation.
- Musk's decisions as the owner of Twitter have led to increased glitches and instability on the site, as well as ongoing FTC investigations and accusations of compromised user safety.
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Elon Musk's Ownership of Twitter
Elon Musk's ownership of Twitter has had a significant impact on the platform. Musk bought Twitter in 2022 with the intention of restoring what he believed was free speech to the global town square. However, his definition of free speech differs from that of many users, as he has allowed hate speech and harassment to go unchecked. This has led to the platform becoming a hub for disinformation and misinformation. Musk's ownership has also resulted in negative consequences for Twitter, with a decline in advertisers and a decrease in the value of the platform.
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