Tech Won't Save Us Elon Musk Unmasked: Building An Empire (Part 3)
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Oct 26, 2023 
Elon Musk, builder of a corporate empire with a controversial legacy, is unmasked in this podcast. Topics include Musk taking credit for Tesla's innovations, spinning deceptive tales, consequences of his interventions, and his vision for a sustainable future.
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The Martin Tripp Incident
- Martin Tripp, a Tesla employee, leaked information to Linette Lopez about factory waste.
- Musk hired investigators and allegedly tried to have Tripp swatted.
Tesla's Founding
- Musk often claims to be a Tesla co-founder, but Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning actually founded the company.
- Musk secured the co-founder title through a lawsuit settlement.
Eberhard's Vision
- Eberhard wanted an electric sports car after his divorce, noticing the lack of options.
- He invested in AC Propulsion and pushed for lithium-ion batteries.