We need to lay off the overzealous hero-worship of Elon Musk
 

We need to lay off the overzealous hero-worship of Elon Musk
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After a year of making headlines for groundbreaking achievements and troubling controversies, it's become nearly impossible to avoid the cult of personality surrounding Elon Musk.*

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The multi-hyphenate CEO billionaire is undeniably one of the most visible figures in the modern world. He leads multiple companies that could potentially shape society's future; he's a prime example of capitalism's potential after building his own fortune by betting on his hard work and genius; and he maintains a (seemingly) open public persona, interacting with fans and shareholders alike on Twitter in a cool, relatable voice fluent in the eccentric vocabulary of the internet.* Read more...

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