Think of traditional mainstream social media as a job that you hate which is always up your ass telling you what you can and can't do, and frequently reprimands your actions and words whenever you arent the model employee.
Nostr is like being an independent contractor that is free to work wherever you want. Able to express yourself and tell people whatever is on your mind without fear of reprisal. You take the jobs (relays) you want and get paid well (quality content). You pass on the shitty job offers (block assholes +shitty content). No one can fire you, because with Nostr for you are always your own boss here.
Free Agency for the free thinkers.