Key Takeaways:
- 1. Shiffman discusses the evolution of Twitter from being a powerful tool for changing the world to becoming less useful.
- 2. Shiffman collaborates with social scientist Julia Wester to study the migration of users from Twitter to Bluesky.
- 3. The study focuses on the experiences and attitudes of scientists, science communicators, and educators towards both Twitter and Bluesky.
Shiffman reflects on the changing landscape of Twitter and its impact on the scientific community. He partners with Wester to investigate the migration of users to Bluesky, aiming to understand the reasons behind this shift. Their study delves into the experiences and perceptions of professionals in the field regarding both platforms, shedding light on the dynamics influencing their choice to stay or switch.
Insight: By examining the migration of users from Twitter to Bluesky among professionals in the scientific community, Shiffman and Wester provide valuable insights into the evolving social media landscape and the factors influencing platform preferences.
This article was curated by memoment.jp from the feed source: Ars Technica.
Read the original article here: https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/08/more-scientists-choose-bluesky-over-twitter/
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