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The Fake Futurism of Elon Musk

Tom Nicholas · commentary · Watch on YouTube

Futurism & technology and societySpace exploration & spaceflightMedia, journalism & propaganda

What it is

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.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Cited in Musk-related threads as a critical perspective on his futurism and his projects, such as hyperloop.

  • 1 people recommended it
  • 1 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2021, last 2022

What HN commenters said

  1. “There was an interesting critique of Musks futurism by Tom Nicholas. It definitely gave me another perspective.”

    A critique of Musk's futurism offering another perspective.

    cycomanic, 2022-07 · Recommendation · in “Notice of termination of Twitter merger agreement”

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Topics: elon musk, futurism, video essay, spacex, tesla

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