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Nov 11, 2024
Zoë Schiffer, the incoming director of business and industry at Wired and author of "Extremely Hardcore: Inside Elon Musk’s Twitter," provides keen insights into Elon Musk's complex relationship with the Republican Party and his significant role in Trump's campaign. She discusses Musk's impulsive Twitter takeover and its political implications, including the shift from neutrality to a powerful political player. Schiffer also explores the rivalry dynamics between Musk and Trump and how their actions may shape the future of technology and governance.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Political Landscape of Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover
01:44 • 4min
The Tumultuous Acquisition of X
06:06 • 10min
Navigating Rivalry: The Musk-Trump Dynamic
15:38 • 2min
The Power Play of Right-Wing Micromedia
17:37 • 8min
The Impulsiveness of Decision-Making in Tech Leadership
25:56 • 2min
