Twitter founders Evan Williams and Jason Goldman discuss Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter, the future of the platform, and the challenges facing social media. They explore differing views on Twitter as a public good, the impact of the Tesla deal, and the addictive nature and value of the platform.
Elon Musk's involvement with Twitter has had contrasting perspectives regarding his influence, innovative potential, and unique approach to the platform.
Governing and moderating Twitter is complex, highlighting the importance of transparency, third-party auditing, and understanding the unintended consequences of algorithmic amplification.
Regulating social media platforms like Twitter is crucial for greater transparency in content moderation and decision-making, requiring adherence to a set of values and accountability through a democratic system.
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Twitter's journey and the influence of Elon Musk
The podcast episode features interviews with Twitter co-founder Ev Williams and former CEO Jason Goldman, discussing the history and evolution of Twitter. The episode also examines the impact of Elon Musk's involvement with Twitter, with contrasting perspectives on his influence, innovative potential, and unique approach to the platform.
Challenges of governing and moderating Twitter
The conversation delves into the complex challenges of governing and moderating Twitter. It explores the difficulties of determining and enforcing rules on a platform that amplifies content according to certain algorithms. The podcast highlights the need for greater transparency, third-party auditing, and understanding the potential unintended consequences of algorithmic amplification.
Regulation and transparency in social media
The episode discusses the importance of regulating social media platforms like Twitter, particularly for greater transparency in content moderation and decision-making. The podcast notes that platforms should adhere to a set of values and be held accountable through a democratic system. The need for more regulation and understanding the impact of social media platforms on society is emphasized.
The future of Twitter and social media
The episode raises questions about the future of Twitter and social media as a whole, considering the changing landscape of user engagement and the rise of new platforms. It explores the separation of social and media, the value of platforms with diverse content creators, and the potential for new innovations and ideas in the industry.
Emily Chang visits Twitter co-founders Evan Williams and Jason Goldman to get their perspective on Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover, the future of the platform and social media.