We dig into the news of the day instead of a scheduled topic on today’s podcast. This news was about Twitter, and what is going on in the social media landscape.
We have a fantastic 2030 style conversation, not specifically about Twitter, or even its new owner, but social media and its needs, how people think about social media, what societal purpose it serves, and how we construct the back ends to support those systems.
We talked about alternative platforms and historical platforms, as well as objectives and benefits of a social media platform including content moderation and who pays for it.
A fascinating conversation for everybody who’s consuming social media.
Transcript: otter.ai/u/yLpHcxsbpGojZgBuckid_TLT7JI
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Rob’s Hot Take:
In the November 3rd Cloud 2030 Podcast episode, Rob Hirschfeld reflects on the change of ownership on Twitter, emphasizing the critical role of content moderation in the success of a social network. The discussion underscores the importance of determining who bears the responsibility and cost of social content moderation, whether it’s advertisers with specific expectations or independent server owners investing time and resources. The evolving landscape of social media prompts a consideration of governance, responsibility, and enforcement of rules in ensuring a safe and effective virtual community. The full podcast, available at the2030.cloud, delves into these insights, inviting listeners to engage in the ongoing conversations.