The Cerebral Valley Podcast DOGE's Twitter Firestorm
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Feb 7, 2025 Elon Musk's influence sends ripples through Washington, stirring debate on transparency and the ethics of government staff disclosures. The hiring of a right-wing personality raises eyebrows, linking investment choices to controversial public safety issues. Meanwhile, the metaverse and augmented reality take center stage, revealing challenges for giants like Meta and Apple. Finally, the intricacies of mega fund investments come to light, highlighting the turbulent tech market and how firms navigate these complexities.
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Doge's Young Team
- Elon Musk's Doge project hired young engineers, including one known for deciphering Vesuvius scrolls.
- Critics question if this expertise qualifies them to manage the federal government.
Doge's Efficiency vs. Constitutional Principles
- Eric Newcomer believes Doge's approach of targeting payment rails to cut government spending is ingenious.
- However, he criticizes Doge's disregard for Congress and the balance of powers.
Doxing Debate
- A Doge staffer, Marco Ales, resigned after his alt accounts with racist memes and conspiracy theories were exposed by the Wall Street Journal.
- Musk and supporters labeled this "doxing," sparking a debate about public figures and transparency.