“The influence of wealthy individuals and oligarchs on the destiny of nations is not a new phenomenon,” observes Ronan Farrow in his thought-provoking piece for the New Yorker. However, Farrow argues that Elon Musk transcends typical oligarchic influence. Farrow’s fascinating exploration of Musk’s life and career delves into how Musk’s SpaceX satellites played a pivotal role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and how Musk leveraged this advantage during negotiations with US leaders, potentially even having conversations with Vladimir Putin himself. Farrow remarks, “It is unprecedented for a civilian to have such granular control over a war between nations, and for the US to rely so heavily on Musk in areas ranging from energy and transportation to space exploration.” The headline of the article refers to Musk’s “shadow rule.”
Farrow provides multiple examples of Musk’s influence, such as Tesla’s impact on shaping America’s charging infrastructure and SpaceX becoming NASA’s primary method of transporting astronauts into space. According to Farrow, government officials across various agencies treat Musk as if he were an unelected official due to their heavy reliance on him. Farrow includes a revealing quote from former PayPal partner Reid Hoffman, who compares Musk’s mindset to that of Louis XIV, known for his motto “L’état, c’est moi” (I am the state). While a significant portion of the article focuses on Musk’s role in geopolitical affairs, it also delves into his personal background. A close colleague describes Musk as someone whose life is filled with stress and dedication to his companies, highlighting his exceptional work ethic. The colleague states, “Ninety-nine per cent of people will never know someone that obsessed, and with that high a tolerance for sacrifice in their personal life.” For the complete story, please read it here. (Alternatively, you can explore other long-form articles as well).
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