Stephen Fry says there’s one modern invention he wants to ‘destroy’
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Stephen Fry has said he wants to “destroy” social media because it has “polluted” our culture. Fry said he started out as an “absolute lover” of the “religion” of social media, but is now considering spending the rest of his life fighting it. Fry explained that billionaire’s takeover was akin to the Twitter river being “contaminated” and “polluted” with “old rusting shopping carts” and “broken glass” that “cut at the soles of our feet”. Destroy is a bit strong, but I want it to be controlled.” open image in gallery Fry was a prolific Twitter/X user until Elon Musk took over the platform in 2022 Fry acknowledged Musk’s “free speech” argument, which has seen hate speech rise on the platform under the businessman’s ownership, and admitted he would probably be considered an “enemy” of the movement.
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