"When you're that zealous about the mission that you're on, which you almost need to be in a startup to survive, that zealotry blinds you completely to the downside risks that you're producing."
"Last week marked the 20th anniversary of the first tweet sent by one of its founders, Jack Dorsey. The post, which read 'just setting up my Twitter,' is a pretty good example of how far the platform has come."
Twitter, now known as X, transformed from a basic status-update platform to a significant player in media and politics. Early features, many user-generated, reshaped communication but also led to issues like harassment and misinformation. Jason Goldman reflects on critical moments in Twitter's history, including its free-speech policies and its impact on events like the Arab Spring and the Trump election. The platform's evolution under Elon Musk has intensified its focus on attention, amplifying negative societal trends and cultural influence.
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