The Irony of Intelligence and Influence

This chapter humorously examines the state of the podcast while reflecting on societal issues and the public perception of figures like Elon Musk. The speakers discuss the complexities of intelligence, success, and the moral implications tied to renowned individuals in the tech industry. Through playful anecdotes and critiques, they highlight the paradox of genius-level intellect combined with questionable decisions.

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All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.

How the State Created Elon Musk
Candace Owens' Hollywood Tabloid Pivot feat. Bridget Todd
Mahmoud Khalil's Arrest and What Comes Next
Nate Silver: The Smoothest Brain On The Internet
Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #7

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Sources/Links:

How the State Created Elon Musk

https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0sg0782h

https://www.axios.com/2025/01/09/tesla-clean-credits-trump

https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/tesla-racked-up-greenhouse-emissions-credits-2023-other-automakers-lagged-2024-11-25/

https://www.aol.com/report-says-elon-musks-businesses-170042735.html?

https://archive.is/QyXuK

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-28/wealthy-americans-fuel-half-of-us-economy-consumer-spending

Mahmoud Khalil's Arrest and What Comes Next

https://apnews.com/article/columbia-university-mahmoud-khalil-ice-15014bcbb921f21a9f704d5acdcae7a8

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/additional-measures-to-combat-anti-semitism/