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Elon Musk (Myth20c - Ep281)

Elon Musk (Myth20c - Ep281)

Author: Myth of the 20th Century - "Only the truth is banned." November 25, 2024 Duration: 3:59:34
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Legend has it that before setting out for the Trans-Antarctic Expedition in 1914, Ernest Shackleton posted an ad in a London newspaper proclaiming, "Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in event of success." If there is a parallel to the audacity of a leader in the 21st century, it has to be Elon Musk. Transforming not only the automotive and energy sectors with behemoth Tesla, artificial intelligence with full self driving, Twitter and now X, but building interplanetary rockets and a constellation of internet satellites, Musk has proven time and time again that what seemed hazardous, with long hours, questionable financials, and to most seemingly impossible - in actuality is very much possible with Musk at the helm. Some have compared him to Steve Jobs of Apple fame, but in many ways Musk has far surpassed him. Tonight we are joined by returning guest Woe from Stone Choir, who used to work at Apple, to try to fathom the depth and breadth of Elon’s many endeavors, and try to understand what it all means in the greater scope of human civilization.

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-- References --

- Launch costs to low Earth orbit, 1980-2100 - https://futuretimeline.net/data-trends/6.htm

- Watch a young Elon Musk get his first supercar in 1999, CNN - https://www.cnn.com/videos/business/2021/01/07/elon-musk-gets-his-mclaren-supercar-1999-vault-orig.cnn

- Tesla drops after Musk warns of 'manufacturing hell’, Yahoo Finance (2017) - https://finance.yahoo.com/video/tesla-drops-musk-warns-manufacturing-201114243.html

- Tesla FSD Super Training Computer Dojo May Already Be Using In-House NPU Chips, Fox (2020) - https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/tesla-fsd-super-training-computer-dojo-may-already-using-in-house-npu-chips

- John McAfee - Uncharted Waters, Myth of the 20th Century (2020) - https://myth20c.wordpress.com/2020/04/15/john-mcafee-uncharted-waters/

- John McAfee - Silicon Industrial Complex, Myth of the 20th Century (2020) - https://myth20c.wordpress.com/2020/07/22/john-mcafee-silicon-industrial-complex/

- Elon Musk talks “wokeness,” Elizabeth Warren, the Metaverse, and more in Babylon Bee interview, Merano (2021) - https://www.teslarati.com/elon-musk-elizabeth-warren-woke-culture-interview-video/

- Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon reentry 20 years ago today, Parks (2023) - https://www.astronomy.com/space-exploration/space-shuttle-columbia-disintegrated-upon-reentry-20-years-ago-today/

- Elon Musk, Isaacson (2023)

- The DOGE Hit List, Vol. 1: Office of Space Commerce, Oslo (2024) - https://theamericansun.substack.com/p/the-doge-hit-list-vol-1-office-of

- SpaceX launches 400th Falcon 9 flight and 100th from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Trivalo (2024) - https://www.eonmsk.com/2024/11/24/spacex-launches-400th-falcon-9-flight-and-100th-from-vandenberg-space-force-base/

- Elon Musk’s messy divorce with California leaves ugly grievances all around, Rainey (2024) - https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-23/elon-musk-space-x-california

- Elon Musk’s Liquid-Cooled xAI and Tesla Supercomputer Clusters: Revolutionizing Tech, Justin D (2024) - https://gearmusk.com/2024/07/08/liquid-cooled-xai-and-tesla-supercomputers/

- China is building its own Starlink - even as questions surround Musk's constellation, Corbett (2024) - https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2024/02/china-building-its-own-starlinkeven-questions-surround-musks-constellation/394453/

- Deus Ex Machina - Apple and the Ghost of Steve Jobs, Myth of the 20th Century (2024) - https://myth20c.wordpress.com/2024/05/20/deus-ex-machina-apple-and-the-ghost-of-steve-jobs/

- Pournelle’s Iron Law of Bureaucracy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Pournelle#Pournelle's_laws

- Farzad - The Robots are Coming - https://www.youtube.com/@farzyness

- Auburn Duesenberg Museum - https://automobilemuseum.org/



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Myth of the 20th Century is a show that digs into the stories we think we know and examines the forces that shaped them. Guided by the principle "Only the truth is banned," this podcast peels back the layers of official narratives, exploring the intersections of history, current events, and power. Each episode is a deep dive into the foundational myths-political, social, and cultural-that define our modern world, particularly those emanating from and surrounding the American experience. The analysis is grounded in a belief that what is often presented as settled history is anything but, and that contemporary headlines cannot be fully understood without this crucial context. You'll hear detailed explorations of pivotal events, ideological movements, and the figures who championed or challenged them, all framed by a critical perspective that questions mainstream consensus. This isn't a recitation of dates and names, but a connective investigation into how the past actively informs the present. For those who find standard historical accounts lacking or suspect that news cycles are missing crucial depth, this podcast offers a different lens. It’s for listeners who want their history and politics presented without the usual filters, where the focus is on the underlying patterns and enduring consequences of twentieth-century dogma and ambition. Tune in for a challenging and consistently detailed audit of the century that made us, asking persistently whether the sun truly never sets on the American empire or if that itself is the most potent myth of all.
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