Here’s my contribution to The Discourse on the insane rumors that have become reality among a subset of X users
1. The platform privileges rumors. This has always been structurally true but “policy shapes propagation” & Elon’s policy changes juices it.
2. This is not accidental. Rumors are useful for political propaganda. MAGA elites now amplify & legitimize them. It’s not just “more visible,” it’s normalized.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/10/rumors-x-twitter-musk/680219/
Renee DiResta /
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2024-10-12 01:48:54
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