The short version

Alex Kantrowitz predicted on December 23, 2024: “Social Media Starts to Feel Less Relevant... There will be some exceptions, but the "‘global town squares’ of ol’" will start feel less relevant to important, global events.” Verdict: Called it. The prediction came true as engagement rates on major social media platforms collapsed, and users migrated to private spaces, making "global town…

Prediction by

Alex Kantrowitz

On December 23, 2024

“Social Media Starts to Feel Less Relevant... There will be some exceptions, but the "‘global town squares’ of ol’" will start feel less relevant to important, global events.”

Follow-up

The prediction came true as engagement rates on major social media platforms collapsed, and users migrated to private spaces, making "global town squares" less relevant as suggested.

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