Gwynne Dyer: Elon Musk: the benign sociopath We should care about Musk's moves because he has chosen to use his wealth for the benefit of mankind. Not for the benefit of individual human beings, but of the human race as a whole. (subs)
After his initial enthusiasm died down, Elon Musk realized that buying Twitter was a mistake, for a $44-billion punt on an unprofitable social media platform is a risky move even for the world’s richest man, writes Gwynne Dyer.LONDON, U.K.
—Elon Musk is that rarest of things, a benign sociopath, and therefore a person of considerable value to the world. He has just made a mistake that could ruin his long-term plan, for his purchase of Twitter is almost bound to end in tears. The sharks are always circling the very rich and highly geared, and I find myself worrying about him.Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.
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