Must Read The end of Elon

 

Perched on the elevated platform of his grandiose project, the billionaire renowned for captivating a fervent following through extraordinary engineering and unwavering determination appeared notably diminished. Elon Musk oversaw the initial deliveries of a Tesla truck, a venture that, akin to much under his influence, exceeded both budget and initial shipping projections. Adding to the narrative, Musk's recent public dismissal of advertising partners only compounded the already bleak fate of another of his enterprises.

Characterizing him as visibly diminished is an understatement.

The Cybertruck launch, aligning with Tesla's delivery events, lacked substance. Colleagues with greater patience have effectively detailed the proceedings. Musk extolled the virtues of his extravagant stainless steel creation before demonstrating the non-obvious method to open its doors, followed by enigmatic statements about its future presence on roads.

While I previously highlighted Musk's peculiar decision to stand on the truck bed against a stage lighting setup designed to prevent it, I failed to mention the moment Franz von Holzhausen awkwardly attempted to throw a baseball at the Cybertruck's windows. This incident ironically echoed the 2019 prototype reveal when he inadvertently shattered the windows. This reenactment suggested that a faithful replication might have yielded similar results.

Musk refrained from addressing his declining social media standing, marked by inflammatory comments and the promotion of false conspiracy theories. The range of distractions, including experimental spacecraft launches from Texas, raised concerns among Tesla investors. Musk predominantly focused on the Cybertruck's potential utility in apocalyptic scenarios and its aesthetic appeal.

No longer the confident visionary, Musk has transformed into a fervent advocate of controversial views. His objections to OpenAI's AI development turned out to be rooted in petty jealousy, exemplified by his introduction of Grok, a more juvenile counterpart.

While Musk maintains a devoted following, it's increasingly challenging to overlook his diminishing influence. The culmination of his ambitious yet impractical idea in the form of the Cybertruck appears to mark the conclusion of his era of prominence.