A Million Different Twitters
Land of the Giants
Twitter's Impact on Diversifying the Economics Community
A mentor encouraged the speaker to join econ Twitter to connect with a more diverse community of economists, contrary to the homogeneity portrayed in traditional media. Twitter has transformed economics by enabling real-time conversations, flattening the field and allowing individuals to make a name for themselves. This has facilitated inclusion and engagement among economists from diverse backgrounds, breaking traditional barriers in the field.
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