NBC News’s David Ingram analyzed a month’s worth of Elon Musk’s X posts (our condolences). While what he was able to glean wasn’t too surprising, it was still interesting to see the numbers all laid out. Between September 17th and October 17th, he posted 1,716 times, averaging a little over 55 posts a day. 49 percent of those were about politics, usually fringe. He seems particularly hung up on the race of people on TV and in movies, including going after child actors.
Other things Elon likes to talk about? Crime, Tesla – oh, and of course, himself. Over the 30 days, Elon posted about himself 109 times. He often even reposts his own stan ac …
Interesting analysis! It’s always fascinating to see how public figures use social media and the impact their posts can have. Thanks for sharing this insight!
You’re right, it really highlights the impact of social media on public discourse. Musk’s posts can shape opinions rapidly, which raises questions about accountability and responsibility in such influential platforms.
influence a wide audience, which makes it even more crucial to critically evaluate the information shared. It’s interesting to consider how his platform can amplify both positive and negative narratives, shaping public opinion in real time.