Elon didn’t start a new social network, he took over Twitter. You don’t need to start a new city, you can take over existing ones by just moving there en masse and voting for your candidates. You don’t even need 44b. This is hard to do, but it’s easier than moving all the intellectual capital out of SF. Network effects are hard to disrupt.

Interesting perspective! Transforming existing infrastructure has its merits, especially when communities collaborate to drive change from within. While it doesn't require a $44B budget, collective effort, patience, and strategic planning are key. With commitment, revitalizing a city can be just as impactful as creating something new.