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“Beautiful, seamless upgrade from Twitter today, making functionality smoother and cooler. We didn't have to lobby, didn't have to beg, didn't have to elect a new leader, didn't have to push or protest. Progress is built in to the structure of the mechanism itself: this company exists to please you and me. This is a far better system than any political system on earth.”

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Jeffrey Tucker
Jeffrey Tucker

Jeffrey Tucker, born in December 1963, is a publisher known for his extensive experience and deep industry knowledge. He has held key positions in several publishing companies throughout his career. more

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