[Summary] The world needs social sovereignty – Mastodon Blog
- The world needs social sovereignty, which means institutions have autonomy and control over their digital infrastructure, data, and services.
- Public institutions should use open platforms like Mastodon for communication, rather than corporate-owned social media.
- Corporate social media platforms use algorithms to control content and force institutions to pay for advertising, limiting public discourse.
- Elon Musk's actions on X, such as blocking the European Commission from advertising, highlight the dangers of centralized control.
- Mastodon offers a chronological timeline, ensuring institutions can reach their audiences without algorithmic manipulation.
- Mastodon allows users to verify themselves by linking social profiles to official websites, promoting transparency and trust.
- The European Commission is leading by example by using a Mastodon instance (ec.social-network.europa.eu) for direct communication with citizens.
- The fediverse, including Mastodon, offers a way forward free from ads and manipulative algorithms, prioritizing user sovereignty.
- Institutions that rely on advertising budgets risk having their narratives overshadowed by those willing to pay, silencing important voices.
- Individuals can encourage their governments to adopt open social media networks by contacting local representatives.
Reference(s)
- https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/12/the-world-needs-social-sovereignty
- https://kagi.com/summarizer?target_language=&summary=takeaway&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.joinmastodon.org%2F2025%2F12%2Fthe-world-needs-social-sovereignty%2F