🔥 “Elon Musk: from tech visionary to reactionary megalomanic The toxic trajectory of the world’s richest man highlights the dangers of unchecked wealth, power, and personal arrogance” - ThreadSky

mikegalsworthy.bsky.social • 54 days ago

🔥 “Elon Musk: from tech visionary to reactionary megalomanic

The toxic trajectory of the world’s richest man highlights the dangers of unchecked wealth, power, and personal arrogance”

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roterote.bsky.social•54 days ago

He was never a visionary, he just put his name on the work of others. I can Pen a piece if you‘d like how this mythology still presents Musk as more than he is.

2plus2equals.bsky.social•54 days ago

Most of his wealth comes from government assistance, why not get even more?

Tesla only succeeded because it was helped - a necessary step to make electric cars more viable - so let’s not get amazed over his business genius.

ruthshaw.bsky.social•54 days ago

Illuminating article.

cublet.bsky.social•54 days ago

All that and being an absolute nut job

titmus.bsky.social•54 days ago

erinkelleyaz.bsky.social•54 days ago

Will Byline times update the sharing options though? Or just point more traffic to reactionary meglomaniacs?

emilygraves.bsky.social•53 days ago

He was never a visionary, more an capitalist opportunist thief.

drkimshepherd.bsky.social•54 days ago

We are watching a drug spiral and self radicalisation in real time. Time for X to be banned here. The firehose of bile is unacceptable

mindle24.bsky.social•53 days ago

The first time I became aware of Musk was being shown how he did his one page CV. Then he produced a limited edition flamethrower to fund a project. Then he was compelled to buy Twitter and it all spiralled from there.

spitandvinegar.bsky.social•54 days ago

Musk is a fearful man at his core. He fears what/who he can’t control. He seeks to impose his will on others to control the chaos in his mind. He’s emotionally stunted and immature. He, like others, who are white-knuckle their way through life control others to keep themselves emotionally in check.

russbloor666.bsky.social•54 days ago

He could have been the good guy but chose instead to become a bargain-bin Bond villain minus the charm. If he wants to go to Mars, I'll chip in for a ticket.

danjac.bsky.social•54 days ago

Hugo Drax at least had class

awake2late.bsky.social•54 days ago

He could have been batman instead he is a temu lex luthor

smfbooth.bsky.social•54 days ago

Ultimately - Oligarchs are not going to replace Nation States.

2plus2equals.bsky.social•54 days ago

That’s really not that new historically.

Used to call them kings, though, even though “noble” should be an insult rather than praise given how trashy their lives were.

smfbooth.bsky.social•54 days ago

I suppose it’s reached a new level on a global scale. However, I am loathe to think that this form of Government’ is in anyway realistic.

campbellhouse.bsky.social•54 days ago

Think he is auditioning to take over from Blofeld.

mfraz74.bsky.social•54 days ago

Anyone got a chimney we can chuck him down?

campbellhouse.bsky.social•54 days ago

Just need Putin to arrange a drop out of a hotel window.

trooper54.bsky.social•53 days ago

"tech visionary" ? Perhaps you mean Rich guy with an eye for a bargain

nicse1.bsky.social•53 days ago

Surely he is only rich "on paper". Its not cash by share valuation? So what happens if the share prices (in the loss making companies) collapse. I don't know the answer but can't help asking :)

splendidrobbie.bsky.social•54 days ago

Even his cars keep crashing

annashergold.bsky.social•54 days ago

I think in the early days he was a visionary, although using the work & help of others. The vision of the S & supercharger network, an expensive car (with green credentials), leading to a mass produced cheap car (the 3 & Y). Although there were subsidies, it led to a step change … greener cars

smut.one•54 days ago

Tech opportunist.

jim123456.bsky.social•54 days ago

President-elect #DelonMump…

roperlou.bsky.social•54 days ago

Or, rather, E M*sk-melon: from racist sh*thead to racist sh*thead (but less discreet)

iainile.bsky.social•54 days ago

I blame the parents…

you-s.bsky.social•54 days ago

Elon Musk embodies innovation’s promise and peril. From electric cars to Mars dreams, he’s reshaped industries, but his erratic behavior, unchecked influence, and controversial stances reveal the risks of billionaire power outpacing accountability. Visionary or liability? The debate rages on.

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