The idea of bringing free speech to social media platforms like Twitter is not as simple as it sounds. Buying a platform like Gab is not the solution since it goes beyond censorship and faces issues with technology giants like Apple and Google who do not allow free speech.
The conversation explores how social media platforms can be used as tools to cancel people doing controversial research, and how to cope with cancel culture if it happens to you.
Chamath Palihapitiya praises Elon Musk for his contributions to climate change, satellites, and space travel, but believes that Musk's biggest contribution to society could be his restoration of trust and reliable moral force for free speech through open sourcing and transparent moderation of the Twitter API.
Elon Musk has expressed interest in welcoming banned Twitter users and considers it good for business, aligning with his company's policy of providing a platform to communicate as long as illegal activities are avoided.
Elon Musk offered to buy Twitter after expressing his dissatisfaction with the social media platform's management policies. The Twitter board is currently weighing the proposal.