Chapter
Elon Musk's Twitter Governance
08:34 - 23:42 (15:08)
The biggest question surrounding Elon Musk's governance of Twitter is how he will balance opening up the platform and making it more free while also maintaining its profitability. Musk has already made steps to make Twitter more open by allowing edgy comedic voices back on the platform.
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Twitter has become a platform for not only activists but also authoritarians, bullies, trolls, political extremists, and culture warriors.
08:34 - 12:59 (04:24)
Summary
Twitter has become a platform for not only activists but also authoritarians, bullies, trolls, political extremists, and culture warriors. The platform that was once for regular people is now for people who already have power, such as Elon Musk, who uses it to engage in attention-grabbing stunts like selling a $500 flamethrower as a fundraising stunt.
ChapterElon Musk's Twitter Governance
EpisodeTwitter in the Time of Elon Musk
PodcastThe Daily
Twitter's suspension of Elon Musk's favorite comedy site became a global news story and a flashpoint for the political right, leading to accusations that Twitter is acting as a left-wing speech censor while opening itself to accusations of overstepping its authority.
12:59 - 18:18 (05:19)
Summary
Twitter's suspension of Elon Musk's favorite comedy site became a global news story and a flashpoint for the political right, leading to accusations that Twitter is acting as a left-wing speech censor while opening itself to accusations of overstepping its authority.
ChapterElon Musk's Twitter Governance
EpisodeTwitter in the Time of Elon Musk
PodcastThe Daily
As Elon Musk seeks to make Twitter a more free place, he may run into challenges in making it a profitable business, which is necessary for the success of his deal with the company.
18:18 - 20:22 (02:03)
Summary
As Elon Musk seeks to make Twitter a more free place, he may run into challenges in making it a profitable business, which is necessary for the success of his deal with the company.
ChapterElon Musk's Twitter Governance
EpisodeTwitter in the Time of Elon Musk
PodcastThe Daily
Twitter's new CEO, Parag Agrawal, made a statement emphasizing the platform's commitment to making it a safer space for both users and advertisers.
20:22 - 23:42 (03:20)
Summary
Twitter's new CEO, Parag Agrawal, made a statement emphasizing the platform's commitment to making it a safer space for both users and advertisers. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's tweets regarding comedic content raise questions about whether his priorities for Twitter align with its commitment to staying a profitable business.