“The curated feed displayed consistent support for Musk’s business ventures and ideological positions, while simultaneously amplifying grievances with liberal policies.”
In an effort to understand how Elon Musk’s worldview might be shaped by his activity on X, The New York Times recreated his feed by following the same 1,109 users he does. Using a data collection service, the Times analyzed over 175,000 posts from these accounts.
“The resulting feed, shown in this article as a selection of posts curated from the much larger set, revealed ample praise for Mr. Musk and his various priorities, mixed with a torrent of right-wing outrage over progressive politics,” the report noted.
The analysis sheds light on how algorithmic curation and personal following choices can foster information bubbles, especially for influential figures. The curated feed displayed consistent support for Musk’s business ventures and ideological positions, while simultaneously amplifying grievances with liberal policies.
This exercise underscores the growing influence of social platforms in shaping public and personal narratives, particularly when individuals of power rely heavily on a single platform for news and engagement