The hottest Elon Musk Substack posts right now

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Life Since the Baby Boom 461 implied HN points 18 Feb 25
  1. Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have changed how fact-checking is done on their platforms. Instead of having official fact-checkers, they are relying on community input.
  2. Many suggested corrections on these platforms seem to just be people having different opinions. Often, they don't provide clear facts and can be more about arguing than informing.
  3. The interaction with these community notes doesn't seem to attract much attention. Most users appear to prefer the regular replies over community notes, which might indicate a lack of interest in these corrections.
Singal-Minded 951 implied HN points 04 Feb 25
  1. Elon Musk's influence over government is unusual, as he now runs an advisory group that has access to sensitive federal information, raising concerns about accountability.
  2. Musk's interest in video games reflects a larger trend of how gaming and streaming create addictive experiences, blending personal achievement with social interaction.
  3. DOGE, the group Musk leads, is actively cutting government contracts, particularly focused on diversity and inclusion initiatives, which sparks both support and criticism from his followers.
TK News by Matt Taibbi 10768 implied HN points 17 Mar 24
  1. Don Lemon sought a significant financial package, including an upfront payment, salary, equity stake, and extravagant perks like a Tesla Cybertruck and a private jet to Las Vegas.
  2. Despite past critiques, mainstream media are now portraying Lemon as a free speech hero due to his interactions involving Elon Musk.
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lawrence’s Substack 279 implied HN points 09 Apr 24
  1. Restoring Musk's 2018 compensation package could lead to lawsuits for breach of fiduciary duty and corporate waste
  2. Tesla's current business environment in 2024 is different, with increased competition and decreased public interest in electric vehicles
  3. Musk's tactics to boost Tesla's share price were unsustainable, leading to a declining market cap and questionable promises that were left unfulfilled
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Proof 52 implied HN points 18 Mar 24
  1. Elon Musk's interview raised concerns about his suitability for key roles like federal contractor and CEO of publicly traded companies.
  2. The interview highlights Musk's inarticulate, ill-informed, and irritable communication style, making it difficult to watch.
  3. The report summarizes the key revelations from the lengthy interview between Elon Musk and Don Lemon, providing a concise overview for readers.
John’s Substack 8 implied HN points 18 Feb 24
  1. Prominent individuals, including David Sacks and Elon Musk, are tweeting videos in support of Julian Assange's upcoming extradition hearing in London
  2. The 'Assange Defense' organization is live streaming these supportive videos on their YouTube channel, starting on 19th February 2024 at 8:30 am GMT
  3. John J. Mearsheimer has provided a video for the 'Assange Defense', joining others who have also contributed to this cause
Weaponized 10 HN points 15 Apr 23
  1. Kremlin Twitter accounts are getting more followers and engagement due to Elon Musk's actions on Twitter.
  2. Musk lifted restrictions on Kremlin-linked accounts, boosting their visibility and pushing them into people's feeds.
  3. The decision by Musk to amplify Russian government accounts raises concerns of promoting propaganda and aiding autocratic regimes.