Elon's trying to make Twitter into something most folks don't want. He's trapped in an echo chamber, only hearing his own voice bounce back at him.
Buying Twitter for $44 billion was a controversial move from the start. Elon thinks he can turn it into a "super app" like China's WeChat, where you can tweet, message, pay bills, shop, play games, and everything in one spot. But that's just not how most Twitter users roll.
Unlike in China, where WeChat rules, here in the West, we like keeping different apps and sites separate. Privacy matters. Surveys show most people get spooked about companies collecting their data. They want more control over how their info gets shared online. But Elon seems oblivious, pushing ahead to make Twitter his ideal version of social media.
Elon wants to add longer videos, let the tweets roll, weaken content filters, and pack in payments, shopping, and games. That sounds great to him, but it's just not what the average Twitter fan wants. Folks value choice and competition. They don't want one app running their digital lives.
But Elon's trapped in an echo chamber he built himself, surrounded by yes-men who confirm his worldview. He assumes that if openness and minimal moderation appeal to him, they'll appeal to all. He ignores valid concerns about toxicity, misinformation, and privacy. So he keeps making products, like that weird Tesla Cybertruck, that doesn't jibe with mainstream expectations.
Elon needs to pop that bubble he's in. He needs to hear diverse voices representing what users really want. Until he stops assuming his vision aligns with the people's, he'll keep undermining Twitter. For the platform to thrive, he's gotta apply his genius to understanding user needs, not just his own.
