Here are five ways he can save Twitter from itself and promote a vibrant digital public square. It’s clear that Musk intends to change both Twitter’s policies and its culture. In a statement, Musk explained his aspirational hopes for the social media giant: “Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated… Twitter has tremendous potential, and I look forward to working with the company and the community of users to unlock it.” Earlier this week, Twitter’s board of directors accepted Elon Musk’s $44 billion offer ($54.20/share) to purchase the company and take it private.