David Ingram from NBC News analyzed a month’s worth of posts from Elon Musk on the platform X (formerly Twitter). During the period from September 17 to October 17, Musk posted a total of 1,716 times, averaging just over 55 posts each day. Notably, 49 percent of these posts focused on political topics, many of which were considered fringe. Musk frequently commented on the race of individuals represented in television and film, including remarks about child actors.
In addition to political content, Musk also expressed interest in crime and frequently discussed his company, Tesla. Throughout the month, he posted about himself 109 times and often reshared content from accounts dedicated to promoting his image. This data highlights a pattern of self-referential social media behavior, as well as a consistent focus on certain political narratives. What implications might this concentration of content have on public discourse?
Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/827125/elon-musk-x-posts-politics-himself