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It has been quite the bumpy road for Elon and Twitter in the last one month.
It seems like the fanboy cultdom has taken quite the beating on the world stage. Every one of Elon's steps have backfired or has had unintended consequences.
The episode provides the background, colors inside and outside the lines (taking some artistic liberty) and hopes that better business and people sense will prevail in the end.
If Twitter is allowed a fresh lease of life and if Elon gets out of his own way, there are some exciting possibilities
Bots and Trolls beware!
One of the first things that Musk could likely do is crack down on the bots and trolls that have made Twitter such a difficult place to navigate in recent years. He's already made it clear that he intends to do this by 'purging' the platform of users who violate its terms of service. This could undoubtedly make Twitter a more pleasant experience for everyone involved.
More Censorship?
Another thing that Musk has hinted at is increased censorship on the platform. This is a controversial move, to say the least. On the one hand, it would certainly make Twitter a safer place for users. On the other hand, it could also lead to abuse of power and suppression of free speech. Only time will tell how this plays out. With Elon's reinstatement of former president
Use Twitter to Promote Tesla Products
If you're not familiar with Musk or his work, he is the founder, CEO, and CTO of SpaceX; co-founder of The Boring Company; co-founder and initial co-chairman of OpenAI; and founder of Neuralink. He is also the founder, CEO, and product architect of Tesla Motors. In other words, the man knows a thing or two about marketing and promotion. And given that he's already used Twitter to promote Tesla products in the past, it's not hard to imagine him doing so on an even larger scale
Make Twitter More User-Friendly
One of the biggest complaints about Twitter is that it's just too difficult to use. The interface is confusing and oftentimes cluttered with too much information. This can be particularly frustrating for new users who are just trying to figure out how to use the platform. He would focus on making it more user-friendly in order to attract new users and keep existing ones happy.
Take on Facebook
Musk has never been one to shy away from a good old-fashioned competition. Once the initial problems wean off (that is a big if), he could take a hands-off approach when it comes to competing with Facebook. In fact, given Musk's track record, it's more likely that he would use Twitter as a way to take on Facebook head-on. And given Facebook's recent troubles, now could be the perfect time for Musk to make his move.
A Brighter Future?
Finally, under Musk's leadership, Twitter may finally start to achieve its potential as a force for good in the world. One of Musk's stated goals for the platform is to use it to help connect people and disseminate information rapidly during times of crisis. If he can deliver on this promise, then Twitter may finally live up to the hype. For this Elon himself has to take the chill pill, put his impatience aside, create the right leadership role and wean himself off from the daily drama.
And whatever happens, you can bet that we'll all be watching closely!
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