The Circuit with Emily Chang

Twitter Founders on Musk’s Tumultous Takeover

Jun 9, 2023
Guest
Evan Williams
Guest
Jason Goldman
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.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Journey of Evan Williams and the Creation of Blogger
02:15 • 13min
3
Different Visions for Twitter and Potential for New Platforms
15:18 • 6min
4
The Tesla Deal and its Impact
20:50 • 19min
5
Exploring Success in Silicon Valley, the Future of Healthcare, Advertisements, and the Evolution of Social Media
39:30 • 6min
6
The Evolution and Challenges of Twitter
45:25 • 6min
7
The Addiction and Value of Twitter
51:52 • 2min