The Decentralists – Hot Topix: The Musk stops here

Last week Elon Musk purchased 9% of Twitter’s stock for $3 billion. This makes him the company’s largest single shareholder. Then he announced his intention to take a seat on Twitter’s board of directors – and then he changed his mind. 

Electric cars, satellites, hyperloops, rockets, and now Elon Musk can count social media as one of his expensive hobbies. What does this mean for the future of Twitter and social media in general?

Why does Elon Musk want to own Twitter? Join us this week as The Decentralists try to understand his motivation to control what many believe is the world’s most powerful social media network.