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by ikrenji 2 days ago
don't be so naive. if the billionaires want this, it can't be good for you. it really is that simple
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Sometimes they want to take on a liability because it shields an even bigger liability
Tech billionaires want you and your kids on their social media platforms so they can manipulate you and serve ads.
The billionaires don't want it though, that's why most of the big tech CEOs are against it. Perhaps we should listen to Elon Musk though, after all, he "brought free speech back to Twitter." That is, as long as we ignore the adjustments to the algorithm that boost his personal flavour of politics. At least he isn't banning anyone, bots included.
Billionaires also want vaccines, sometimes do they have our best interests in mind. They can’t extract wealth from the poor masses if we’re sick!