Isn't it a bit odd that we trust these platforms with the most intimate details of our lives, yet we treat them like they're just toys? Look, I get the libertarian instinct. Nobody wants the government running Facebook. But a public utility isn't about government ownership—it's about ensuring essential services meet basic standards. Water, electricity, and roads are regulated because we can't function without them. Social media has become the modern public square. It's where we organize, learn, and debate. When a handful of companies control that square and decide who gets heard, they're holding a de facto monopoly on public discourse. From a utilitarian view, the harm is clear: misinformation and algorithmic amplification cause real-world damage. Deontologically, we have a duty to protect users' rights to speech and privacy against corporate gatekeepers. The question isn't whether we need rules—it's whether we're brave enough to admit these platforms are infrastructure. Do you really want your civic life governed by an unaccountable algorithm?

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