The Public Discourse Clearinghouse
In terms of free speech, Elon Musk certainly talks the talk.
But the trajectory of Twitter tells a somewhat different story.
Ethics and Surveillance
Before Musk bought Twitter, he rarely discussed free speech—if at all. Beyond for what he’s most famous, his public work focused on issues including ensuring that emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) were developed ‘safely and ethically’, a commonly expressed related concern about humankind1. He helped fund the Asilomar AI Principles2—a set of guidelines designed to promote responsible AI development, centring on the concept of ‘AI Ethics’, long before AI realistically took off in public capacity3. His concerns primarily centred about the potential dangers of unchecked technology rather than defending the individual's right to speak freely.
But around 2020, Musk’s actions took a turn. He became involved with the intelligence community in launching a network of spy satellites through SpaceX—a project designed to provide virtually constant surveillance4. With these satellites in orbit, there would be 'nowhere to hide', a fact that significantly contrasts with the notion of liberty and free speech. If every move is observed from space, people would likely be reluctant to express opinions diverging from the norm. Clearly, this move was more about surveillance than freedom, laying the groundwork for control, and not liberty.
Free Speech Not Reach
When Musk later acquired Twitter, he set out to make the platform the central hub for public debate—akin to the famous Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park, London—going even so far as to label himself a ‘free speech absolutist’5. At Speakers’ Corner, anyone can stand up and voice their opinions, with the public free to listen. But imagine the scenario where, as soon as someone begins to speak a controversial opinion, the police suddenly arrive and force the audience to disperse. The speaker remains free to talk, yet without listeners, their words have little impact. And this, very much, is the essence of Musk’s ‘free speech not reach’ policy, which appears curiously in alignment with the Broadband Commission recommendations from 2021.
Under this new regime, Twitter still appears to allow every user to express their opinions. However, the platform’s internal algorithms and monetisation strategies are geared towards boosting certain views while throttling others. A recent example saw a tweet promote a middle-age guild system—a form of cooperative subsidiarity reminiscent of historical models from which people once rebelled with bloodshed—receive unprecedented traction. From the moment the tweet was sent, it broke records with engagement levels unheard of among comparably sized accounts, in particular those expousing libertarian opinions. This tweet—one of many such examples—was unquestionably boosted by the platform, demonstrating how ideas that align with a certain narrative are amplified, regardless of with whose interests the tweet aligns.
Moreover, Musk’s takeover had the immediate effect of stalling the growth of alternative platforms like Gab and Gettr. Before the acquisition, users censored by mainstream platforms had turned to these alternatives—either by choice or by force, as many were booted from Twitter for questionable alleged offences. However, once Twitter was under Musk’s control, these platforms lost their appeal, with the libertarian voice returning as Musk appeared to champion the 'right' views. This move not only concentrated public discourse on Twitter but also ensured that conversations were subject to the platform’s carefully managed and progressively tightened rules—rules that appears to align with the interests of the intelligence community, for whom Musk is building the spy satellite capacity.
The Left-Leaning Anomaly
Adding another layer to this picture is the AI chatbot Grok. After its release, Grok quickly gained attention for its notably left-wing bias6. This outcome is particularly intriguing given Musk’s public positioning. In reality, Grok was trained using comments from libertarian users—those who returned to Twitter post-acquisition seeking a haven for free speech. Despite what was claimed to be balanced input, Grok emerged as one of the most left-leaning AI systems available—an issue that Musk himself didn’t immediately flag, which is odd given his stated commitment to free speech. This development suggests that deliberate or systemic factors are steering the AI’s responses in a specific ideological direction, reinforcing a broader trend of controlled public discourse that is rolled out so gradually as not to raise suspicion. A direction with which Musk curiously didn’t object, instead commenting on its ability to express sarcasm7.
Reconciling Rhetoric with Reality
Musk’s journey from advocating for responsible AI ethics to building a surveillance network—and ultimately taking over Twitter—exposes a clear contradiction. His early career was marked by a commitment to allegedly ethical guidelines and the safe development of technology. Yet his later actions appear moving in the opposite direction—designed to control the narrative. Twitter under Musk increasingly resembles our modern Speakers’ Corners metaphor where, despite the appearance of free speech, only approved opinions are amplified. It is as though the platform’s 'police'—its hidden algorithms and monetisation policies—steps in to disperse the audience whenever someone dares to challenge the dominant narrative, whilst rewarding those posting expedient material.
This system of control not only limits what people can say but also prevents alternative views from gaining the attention they deserve. By halting the growth of alternative platforms and steering public debate on Twitter, Musk has effectively created a clearinghouse for public discourse where reach is as crucial as the right to speak. His method of silencing some accounts while rewarding others with monetisation ultimately align with the concept of a social credit system—subtly determining who is granted a broad audience and financial rewards based on conformity to certain views.
Integral Public Discourse
Some might argue that what Musk offers is not true free speech, but rather what could be described as a Ken Wilber-esque8 'integral public discourse'. In this model, every aspect of communication is carefully managed to ensure that the flow of information serves its predetermined agenda. Here, the platform does not merely allow speech; it integrates, curates, and ultimately controls public debate. This integral approach mirrors a social credit system, where users are effectively rated and rewarded based on how well their content aligns with the platform's approved narrative. The result is a digital ecosystem in which genuine free expression is replaced by a controlled dialogue—one where the 'right to speak' is granted, but the 'right to be heard' is measured and regulated.
Distraction, Diversion, and the Cycle of Control
Despite all the publicised revelations—such as the so-called 'Twitter files'9—nothing substantial has come from these being published. They appear to have been yet another giant distraction, following a predictable pattern: commit outrageous crimes, then distract the public with revelations about past misdeeds, ensuring that attention is focused solidly on the past while the next round of crimes are carried out in plain sight. Misdeeds thus serve not only to further an overarching plan but also act as diversions, enabling subsequent steps of the plan to be executed without scrutiny, as the gameplay is deliberately drumming up outrage about the past, as opposed to informing of what’s about to happen.
The progression is clear: as long as key institutions like the judiciary remain vulnerable—where some crimes go unchallenged10 while politically expedient targets are penalised for complete irrelevancies11—the cycle of distraction will persist. This ongoing diversion reinforces the system of integral public discourse, where every facet of communication is meticulously managed. Under Musk’s regime, the promise of true free speech is sacrificed for a controlled dialogue that benefits those already in power, ensuring that while everyone may technically have a voice, only the approved opinions are ever truly heard. Yet, Musk claims to be a ‘free speech absolutist’, while still promoting ‘free speech not reach’ a somewhat Aesopian proposition12.
Conclusion
Elon Musk’s evolution reveals a deep tension between the promised ideals of free speech and the reality of digital control. From launching spy satellites and stalling alternative platform growth to selectively boosting certain narratives on Twitter, his actions demonstrate that public discourse is likely now meticulously managed. Under his regime, Twitter has become a modern Speakers’ Corner where the system quietly disperses any audience for voices that deviate from the approved narrative. Innovations like Grok further underscore this trend, showing how even ostensibly neutral tools can be steered to serve a specific ideological purpose.
Moreover, the much-publicised ‘Twitter files’ have done little more than serve as a giant distraction—an age-old tactic: commit outrageous crimes, then reveal past scandals to divert attention while the next wave of abuses unfolds unchallenged. With key institutions like the judiciary compromised—allowing some crimes to go unchallenged while politically convenient targets are penalised—this cycle of diversion reinforces a controlled, integral public discourse. In such an environment, the promise of true free speech is sacrificed on the altar of managed narratives and institutional corruption, ensuring that while everyone may technically have a voice, only the approved opinions are ever truly heard.
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