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Elon Musk Is Building a Dangerous Empire of Control

Kelly Turner
3 min readJan 4, 2025

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Elon Musk is no longer just a billionaire tech mogul — he’s becoming one of the most powerful and dangerous individuals in the world. His takeover of X (formerly Twitter) has revealed a chilling agenda: controlling not just communication but the entire narrative of public discourse. The changes Musk is making to X are not about improving the platform — they’re about consolidating his power and shaping the future in his image.

The Algorithm as a Weapon

Musk’s recent tweaks to X’s algorithm expose his true intent. He’s prioritizing content from verified accounts — those who pay for a blue check mark — while suppressing unverified voices. This is not democratizing social media; it’s creating a digital caste system where money and influence determine who gets heard.

By promoting “informational” and “entertaining” content and discouraging “negativity,” Musk is positioning himself as the arbiter of acceptable discourse. This isn’t just about reducing spam or improving user experience — it’s about controlling what ideas are amplified…

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Kelly Turner
Kelly Turner

Written by Kelly Turner

American writer exploring the intersection of human experience & tech. Passionate about using words wisely to empower change.

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