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Elon Musk's God complex

Taylor Lorenz’s Power User

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Cult of Personality in Tech Leadership

This chapter examines the rise of a powerful, unelected tech leader and the dynamics of their influence amidst a specific political climate. It discusses the implications of self-mythologizing in tech figures like Elon Musk, the impact of social media validation, and the accountability evasion tied to a cult of personality.

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