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The impact of social media platforms on society is profound; they serve as primary information channels. However, in the West, especially since 2020, major tech companies and mainstream media have come under criticism for controlling narratives, suppressing dissenting voices, and filtering out inconvenient truths. The resulting "information bubble" has polarized societies and diminished trust in traditional institutions.
X introduced a radical shift: it downplayed censorship, allowed open debate, and made space for multiple voices—even those critical of established narratives. This openness is vital because truth is inherently complex, requiring the exchange of differing opinions, perspectives, and data points.