Will Elon Musk Lead Twitter With More than Just Élan?

New Twitter owner Elon Musk’s open letter to advertisers mentioned that he wants the social network to be “warm and welcoming.” He says that he didn’t buy Twitter to make more money, as well.

This may all come from a sincere place, but it just does not jibe well with human nature.

As Musk seeks to quell the roaring sea of advertisers fleeing from the platform, he has not provided enough evidence to show that the site won’t continue to be a bastion of viciousness and backbiting.

People get on social media sites to spew hatred as part of human emotion. While it sounds sweet to remark that Twitter will be a cleaner, nicer place is an error in judgment.

He’s right, at least, about the prospect of not making as much money. Comparatively, he’ll be making pennies in relation to his other ventures. It appears true that he wishes to make Twitter more palatable to advertisers. It is, however, a truer truth that when you allow Antifa and Proud Boys alike on the media site, you have to sit back and watch in awe the compelling case for both sides to express themselves.

Freedom of speech means that disagreement holds weight. If we all just agreed with one another, there would be no need for the First Amendment. What ought to take hold in the Twitterverse is an advancement of a proper philosophical movement such as Objectivism. This is not to be confused with libertarianism which is really an anything goes movement. It is one where reason, individualism, and capitalism might flourish.

It has to be encased in the sense that radicals for capitalism should uphold the banner for free markets in this sphere. Backlash and outlandish and insensitive comments may ensue. As long as no force or fraud are involved, let the Twitter fingers work their magic.

Musk must know what he is getting into with this undertaking. There are over 200 million accounts on Twitter because people look forward to voicing their minds within the digital landscape.

The air of dissension that continues to thicken in the political scene in America casts around the world. This can be healthy as people absorb the information, good or ill, expounded by users.

Twitter has an opportunity here. It can be the first to show how words like “extreme” and “radical” are neutral and depending on the context could be positive or negative.

It is the individualism that ought to shine through like a distant star long dead but just reaching us from lightyears away.

The Internet is a noisy place that has been established. What it can be is a loud place with Twitter showcasing how individuals can challenge vociferously false speech promoting China and Russia.

What people ought to understand is that censorship can only be carried out by governments. Former President Donald Trump was not censored but merely blocked from posting. What private companies can do is their business and the State is there to protect their just actions. Trump’s dismissal may be reversed but that can only take place at the discretion of the new Twitter.

It could quite possibly be the most passive-aggressive gesture to type out false, vile words or veritable verbiage alike. That’s the beauty of Twitter. A person can just tap away on their devices or speak into them whatever they wish.

To take the platform to the next level, Musk ought to ensure that everyone involved from advertisers to account holders know that it’s within their grasp to challenge the fear mongers of speech. Such people seek only to make Twitter a toxic stage. Since it is a private entity, such persons ought to be blocked with extreme prejudice.

This is a precious moment in which we find ourselves. Twitter might be an answer to the call of rational activists and extremists for individualism. With Musk’s leadership, the world might see that there is a pivot point in the arena of free speech. If not, there’s always Parler.