Compact Podcast
Compact Conversations: Katherine Dee
Aug 12, 2023
Katherine Dee joins Geoff Schullenberger to discuss her latest Compact contribution 'Why You're Never Leaving Twitter.' They explore the hierarchy and allure of the blue check on Twitter, the dynamics between TikTok and Twitter, the desire for influence and recognition, how social media platforms imitate Chinese apps, and the changes in Twitter's reputation under Elon Musk's leadership.
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Quick takeaways
- Despite the emergence of alternative platforms, Twitter remains the platform of choice for journalists and media persons who rely on it for story ideas and sharing articles.
- Becoming a big account on Twitter is not solely based on merit, but also on behind-the-scenes operations and networks, highlighting the illusion of meritocracy on the platform.
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The Incoherence and Transition of Twitter
The podcast discusses the incoherence and transition that Twitter has been experiencing, with various threats of liberal exodus and the emergence of alternative platforms like Mastodon, Blue Sky, and Threads. Despite these challenges, Twitter remains the platform of choice for journalists and media persons, who rely on it for story ideas and sharing articles.
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