Find the Seven Similarities Between an Apple (🍎) and Twitter (X)

Once upon a time, humans looked at the ocean and were amazed by its vastness. It was everywhere, it was huge, it was impossible to pollute. Then they began to throw their trash into the ocean. One thing led to another and now ocean pollution is a global crisis. Today, we see a risk of history repeating itself in a different way. Humans are looking at the sky and are amazed by its vastness. Endless sky, infinite outer space, it is impossible to pollute…

But is it really impossible? What if we are not as lucky as Sir Isaac Newton and instead of an apple, a piece of dead satellite falls from the sky onto our head? Who will be responsible for that? We might not be able to identify who owns the plastic water bottle thrown into the sea, but is it the same for objects in space? Do we, as ordinary people, have the right to go on a vacation to the Moon? Is it possible to own a planet? Can Elon Musk buy Mars one day, like Twitter?

Questions, questions, there are plenty of them. As we contemplate the mysteries of the sky and the stars, these questions emerge, leading us to wonder about our place in the universe. But now, let’s turn our attention to the intriguing connection between an apple and Twitter. What could be the common ground between an apple and Twitter?

Perhaps people using Twitter have a particular fondness for apples. They might start their day with a crisp apple while scrolling through their morning feed, appreciating the natural sweetness of the fruit as they delve into the digital realm’s vastness.

Also, consider the act of tweeting. Just as one bites into an apple, each tweet captures a snippet of one’s thoughts, maturing from a raw idea to a well-articulated message for global consumption, sharing, and introspection, paralleling the apple’s growth from blossom to ripe fruit.

Delving further into these intriguing parallels, one cannot help but think of Sir Isaac Newton. Had Twitter been a tool at his disposal during his era, it’s almost certain that the legendary apple tale would have been immediately broadcasted to the world through a tweet!

Another similarity could be that the blue bird, the symbol of Twitter, might have made its nest in an apple tree, chirping away as the fresh morning dew glistens on apple blossoms. The bird, in its digital avatar, spreads messages far and wide, much like an apple tree that disperses seeds, giving birth to new trees and expanding its reach… But wait a second… That bird is gone now. The symbol has changed; where the blue bird once stood, there’s now a bold black “X.” This change occurred because Mr. Musk desired it, disregarding the nurtured old Twitter culture. He wished to reflect the name of his space company on Twitter. Elon Musk started SpaceX in 2002 with a mission: cut down space travel costs and eventually make Mars our(!) second home.

Hmm, could Elon Musk one day apply the same strategy in the realm of space? I mean, if he does not hesitate to make foundational changes to a company like Twitter, which has approximately 450 million monthly users (according to Google data), why wouldn’t he adopt this approach in outer space, which is the shared heritage of all humanity?

While I deeply desire the advancement of technology and the progress of humanity, I believe it should be done in a way that ensures equality for all people. Of course, SpaceX is a contemporary example of the growing influence of private companies in space. Understanding what private companies can do within the context of international space law is of critical importance to preserving the future of space… But do not worry, that’s precisely the topic I am researching for my doctoral project (Not the similarity between apples and “X,” of course, but rather the relationship between private companies and international law)! In short, there might not be seven similarities between an apple and “X,” but they certainly have similarities in some context!

Hello World?!

Hello World! I am a second year PhD in Law researcher. My research is about space law and especially the legal issues related to private companies.

I want to answer those few questions that are asked of me whenever I talk about my research area: No, I am not talking about space as a ‘gap’, it is not ‘give me some space’ space… I am studying on ‘outer space’, but not like a NASA engineer, I am working on legal perspective of it. Yes there is a legal background of it. No, I am not going to Moon one day….

It is always fun to talk about my field and see people get as excited as I am! I already liked blogging by the way. I am excited to share my PhD journey and all the crazy ideas I have in mind! Only thing I know is this blog will not be boring… We will see… I hope… Fingers crossed….

Have a lovely day you beautiful humans or sweet alien friends. See you next time!