[…] The prime minister has wisely not engaged Mr Musk directly, partly because the world’s richest man is a member of Donald Trump’s inner circle. Sir Keir recognises this epistemic crisis as a coordinated campaign to spread disinformation, sow division, and erode trust. As the philosopher Lee McIntyre aptly notes: “The truth isn’t dying – it’s being killed.”
The goal is clear: to create groups in society that unquestioningly accept an authoritarian leader’s word. In this way, opinions are no longer based on facts but rooted in identity. Disinformation becomes a potent political weapon, making voters believe falsehoods while distrusting – even hating – those who don’t. Mr Musk values the power to shape belief systems to enable pliable governance. Politicians who refuse to align with his agenda can be discarded, as he bets his followers will support whichever candidate he endorses. […]
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For the longest time, Musk was nothing but just a rich idiot, wasting resources on shitty ideas to pretty much feed his ego.
Though recently, something inexplicable has happened which made him go from being a laughing stock to a genuine danger to the society and the world. Back when he bought twitter, everyone laughed at the rebrand, how the platform was being managed and how he overpaid massively for a money losing business, but now it turns out it was his greatest purchase yet, as the platform has given him unprecedented political and social power.