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"relevant"? Sure, it's relevant, but let's dig in a bit. The article presents on the record statements that assert Musk's statement does not reflect Tesla manag
by spenrose 9y ago
"relevant"? Sure, it's relevant, but let's dig in a bit. The article presents on the record statements that assert Musk's statement does not reflect Tesla managerial practices and priorities in the factory. So, some possibilities:
1) The article is BS and Musk's statement reflects the real state of Tesla manufacturing-labor principles.
2) Musk's statement and the article are both accurate and work habits will change, which means Tesla will voluntarily reduce output. No worries, they have lots of capital and can afford to slow the rollout.
3) Musk's statement and the article are both accurate but Musk is being undermined by mid-level managers he can't control. Poor hapless ineffectual Elon.
4) Musk's statement is deceptive PR. He is in control and forced to choose between hitting ship targets (widely reported as crucial to Tesla's survival) and reducing worker injuries, he is choosing the former.
- emodendroket 9y agoReal head scratcher.
- ori_b 9y ago4) Musk didn't realize how bad things were, had an "Oh shit" moment, and decided to fix it.
- spenrose 9y agoI meant for 2) to cover that, but your phrasing is helpful.