The Intrinsic Perspective • 18314 implied HN points • 09 Jul 23
- The internet's idea of a centralized 'town square' is no longer feasible due to fundamental differences in people's worldviews.
- When individuals have too much control over speech without oversight, it often leads to corruption and abuse of power.
- The rise of new platforms like Threads and shifts in social media dynamics reflect a fragmentation of the 'town square' into multiple platforms with differing moderation policies and user bases.