Musk has achieved his power and influence through competence, not public relations. And the power he exerts in the public square comes from people's recognition that he is worth listening to. Because Musk is competent doesn't make him infallible. But power based on competence deserves our ear. As soon as Musk acts a fool, his influence w…
Musk has achieved his power and influence through competence, not public relations. And the power he exerts in the public square comes from people's recognition that he is worth listening to. Because Musk is competent doesn't make him infallible. But power based on competence deserves our ear. As soon as Musk acts a fool, his influence will diminish. Until then, his point of view is, and should be, welcome in the marketplace of ideas and social commentary. Why aren't you asking "Does Jeff Bezos have too much power?" after all he owns the Washington Post. Or "Does George Soros have too much power?" as he funds the election of individuals destroying our legal system and immigration collapsing the social safety net in many states. Neither individual puts themselves before the public for scrutiny but rather hide in their mansions and do their work behind the scenes.
Musk has achieved his power and influence through competence, not public relations. And the power he exerts in the public square comes from people's recognition that he is worth listening to. Because Musk is competent doesn't make him infallible. But power based on competence deserves our ear. As soon as Musk acts a fool, his influence will diminish. Until then, his point of view is, and should be, welcome in the marketplace of ideas and social commentary. Why aren't you asking "Does Jeff Bezos have too much power?" after all he owns the Washington Post. Or "Does George Soros have too much power?" as he funds the election of individuals destroying our legal system and immigration collapsing the social safety net in many states. Neither individual puts themselves before the public for scrutiny but rather hide in their mansions and do their work behind the scenes.