Elon Musk’s Shadow Rule
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How the U.S. government came to rely on the tech billionaire—and is now struggling to rein him in.

How the U.S. government came to rely on the tech billionaire—and is now struggling to rein him in.

  • quantum_mechanic@sh.itjust.works
    221·
    10 months ago

    Look at Rupert Murdoch. He unquestionably holds more power than Musk and has been at it for a long time. Democracy is an illusion, since people are very easily influenced by the media they consume.

    • FaeDrifter@midwest.socialEnglish
      7·
      10 months ago

      Better education that emphasizes skepticism and critical thinking would do so much to fight the influence of media.