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Prediction of a Social Media Exodus in the Late 2030s
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The tension caused by extractive rents and lack of connection with the real world might lead to a social media exodus in late 2030s as network effects keep people on despite their dissatisfaction.
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The trend towards decentralization of speech via social media is becoming more apparent in the Western world.
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social media
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The trend towards decentralization of speech via social media is becoming more apparent in the Western world. While praised as a beacon of free speech and connectivity, it is now causing issues as those writing on the topic try to control information.
ChapterPrediction of a Social Media Exodus in the Late 2030s
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PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The network effects of certain hubs of industries have a tendency to keep people tied to extractive and sometimes toxic environments even when they want leave.
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Network Effects
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The network effects of certain hubs of industries have a tendency to keep people tied to extractive and sometimes toxic environments even when they want leave. However, historical evidence suggests that these networks collapse when a suitable alternative emerges.