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Horrible human being | Elon's Spies Ep2

Tortoise Investigates

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Undercover at Tesla: The Martin Tripp Investigation

This chapter explores the extensive use of private investigators by Tesla and Elon Musk to control narratives surrounding employee whistleblowers, specifically focusing on Martin Tripp. It details the controversial surveillance techniques used against Tripp, including hacking and personnel tracking, during a tumultuous period marked by lawsuits and allegations. The narrative contrasts the corporate culture of secrecy with Musk's public stance on free speech, revealing the complexities and darker sides of corporate power dynamics.

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