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The Fake Futurism of Elon Musk
Tom Nicholas
A video essay by Tom Nicholas critiquing Elon Musk's futurism, covering SpaceX's Mars plans, Tesla versus Ford and the idea of a slow cancellation of the future. It asks whom Musk's vision of the future serves.
Cited in Musk-related threads as a critical perspective on his futurism and his projects, such as hyperloop.
3 Hacker News mentions · 2021–2022