Social media has become a massive part of our daily lives, with millions of users sharing their thoughts, photos, and videos on various platforms every day. However, it’s no secret that certain social media apps have been struggling lately, struggling with algorithm changes, corporate greed, and a decline in quality content. One of these apps is Instagram, a once-beloved platform for photo sharing that has now fallen victim to the obsession with algorithms and the quest for profit.
Enter Elon Musk, the brilliant mind behind Tesla and SpaceX, now setting his sights on fixing Instagram. After rumors swirled about him possibly buying the app, Musk confirmed his plans to take over and restore Instagram to its former glory. His goal? To create a platform that focuses on manual searches and hashtags, instead of mindless scrolling and suggested posts.
Musk plans to bring in the original Instagram developers who helped make the app a success before it was tarnished by incompetent management. He also plans to clean up the home feed and get rid of suggested posts, returning the power to users to choose what content they want to see. Musk firmly believes that the overreliance on algorithms to find content is contributing to the decline of masculinity in society. By bringing back hashtags and manual searches, he hopes to promote a more active and intentional approach to using social media.
But it’s not just about restoring Instagram’s functionality, Musk is also concerned about its impact on society. With the rise of TikTok and its endless scrolling and addiction-inducing algorithms, he believes that social media is becoming a Chinese psyop, manipulating and controlling our thoughts and behaviors. By distancing Instagram from such tactics and promoting a healthier relationship with technology, Musk hopes to make a positive impact on society.
