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Musk is not an activist. At this point, I’d consider him a cult leader and an opportunist. He does not have people’s best interest at heart.

• dpbriggs 5y ago
  Why do people use the word cult when it's someone popular who they dislike? It's inaccurate and a waste of connotation. He's not a cult leader as he's not doing cult things. Musk isn't making a new religion, he just has fans. No less than Justin Bieber annoyingly had. He's an activist as he's trying (and succeeding) at affecting change according to his beliefs. He's also certainly an opportunist as he's an entrepreneur. What point are you trying to make with "people's best interests"? He holds his interests to heart and that might happen to align with some people.
  • bmitc 5y ago
    Look up the phrases "cult of personality" and "personality cult". These are not new or controversial terms, and it's certainly not a novel application to Elon Musk's mythos, one in which he actively participates in crafting and molding. You would be naive to think this is an inaccurate portrayal.