Slate Money Is Bluesky the New Old Twitter?
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Nov 23, 2024 The rise of Bluesky is sparking nostalgia for old Twitter, but is it creating a liberal echo chamber? Discussions delve into the scandal surrounding Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and bribery allegations in the solar energy sector. There's a trend of 'anti-work' businesses challenging traditional corporate ethics. The hosts explore the influence of politics on business ventures, particularly in the conservative space, and how generational expectations about financial success are evolving in an increasingly meme-driven world.
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Blue Sky's Appeal
- Blue Sky's success isn't surprising given its user-friendly design, trust, and safety features.
- It presents a viable alternative to X (formerly Twitter), especially with X's rising bot and right-wing content issues.
Echo Chamber Concerns
- A concern about Blue Sky is its potential to become an echo chamber for liberal journalists.
- This raises questions about its broader utility if it primarily caters to a specific political viewpoint.
Blue Sky's Potential
- While Blue Sky has momentum, its small user base compared to X and Threads presents a challenge.
- Its potential lies in filling the gap left by X's decline as a reliable real-time news source.