The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway No Mercy / No Malice: Text-ure
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Oct 8, 2022 Discover the mundane yet revealing texts of the wealthy, shedding light on how their wealth shapes personal relationships. Unpack the isolating dynamics of billionaires and their advisors, where honest feedback is often absent. Explore the stark wealth disparity highlighted by a casual $1 billion message, questioning the notion that success is purely talent-driven. Delve into Elon Musk's rise to riches and the complexities of timing and accountability in leadership, emphasizing the need for responsibility among the elite.
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Tech Elite Communication
- Elon Musk and other tech elites are surprisingly unsophisticated in their communication.
- Their logic and discussions, revealed through leaked texts, resemble those of average people.
Mundane Exchanges and Favors
- The texts reveal mundane exchanges, like Jack Dorsey having computer issues and Elon asking for a Google account login.
- They also show elites leveraging their network for favors, like getting jobs for their children.
Hierarchy and Sycophancy
- There's a clear hierarchy among the tech elite, where deference is tied to wealth.
- The more money one has, the more sycophantic behavior they receive from others.