Elon Musk's Influence: Power and Controversies

This chapter examines Elon Musk's unprecedented influence over global communications and space travel, particularly in the context of the Ukraine conflict and Starlink. It explores the implications of concentrated corporate power in a late-stage capitalist society, focusing on the risks associated with reliance on a single individual for essential services. The discussion also highlights Musk's financial ventures, controversies surrounding Tesla and Twitter (X), and the broader concerns regarding accountability in Silicon Valley.

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