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“I think of Twitter as a messaging system that you didn't know you needed until you had it. Think about when cell phones first started coming out. People said, "Why would I carry my phone around?" And now you'll drive back to your house thirty miles if you forget your cell phone.”

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Biz Stone, born on March 10, 1974, is an American author known for his contributions to the social media industry. He is particularly recognized for his role in the founding and development of Twitter, a revolutionary social media platform that has transformed the way people access and share information. more

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