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Musk's political spending aims to deepen dependence on his companies, argues historian

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Historian Quinn Slobodian posits that Elon Musk's political expenditures are strategically designed to increase reliance on his various companies. In his book, "Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed," co-authored with Ben Tarnoff, Slobodian outlines a model where technological advancements are presented as enhancing freedom, yet simultaneously consolidate essential services under private ownership. AI

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Musk's political spending aims to deepen dependence on his companies, argues historian

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · drrjv ·

    Musk’s Endgame “Historian Quinn Slobodian argues that Musk’s political spending serves a larger purpose: deepening dependence on his companies. In Muskism: A Gu

    Musk’s Endgame “Historian Quinn Slobodian argues that Musk’s political spending serves a larger purpose: deepening dependence on his companies. In Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed, co-written with Ben Tarnoff, he describes a system that promises greater freedom through technolo…

    LINKS neurodoctor.com/…/musks-endgame

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