DECEMBER 9TH-15TH 2023
Elon musk is one of the most famous figures in this 21st century. It was lost on no one that Elon musk has changed the world. Few countries are not influenced by his amazing technology(AI, EV, space). Maybe we can call him a messiah given what he has done and many people do already. But for all his genius, Musk's unhinged remarks stand in stark contrast with his miracle.
appearing to endorse an antisemitic tweet on X
a barrage of “Go fuck yourself” to advertisers on X
“done more for the environment than any single human on Earth”
These are just a tiny part of him. What's wrong with him? He could have shown the ideal and sublime aspect to mankind. What makes him get a messiah complex? Well, like it or not, the truth is that it thrills people.
Although he often goes too far, his provocative humor has helped burnish his reputation as a business maverick. Until this year, Tesla sold themselves by word of mouth, rather than by advertising. It is worth $750bn and SpaceX is reportedly valued at $150bn. Though his tweeting spree caused periodic drops in Tesla’s share price, it shows spectacular resilience.
When it comes to the messiah complex, it is somewhat understandable.
For, He built Open AI and fend off it from outthinking man.
For Environment he has led the EV trend with Tesla and SpaceX developed reusable rockets. Furthermore, he suggests an exit route via interplanetary. Last but not least, He contributed to the Ukraine war with starlink.
He is burdened with the glorious purpose of saving humanity. For many, It comes as hubris. Possibly, he would end badly. Yet in the grand scheme of things, his technical accomplishment will go down in history gloriously.