[…] The prime minister has wisely not engaged Mr Musk directly, partly because the world’s richest man is a member of Donald Trump’s inner circle. Sir Keir recognises this epistemic crisis as a coordinated campaign to spread disinformation, sow division, and erode trust. As the philosopher Lee McIntyre aptly notes: “The truth isn’t dying – it’s being killed.”
The goal is clear: to create groups in society that unquestioningly accept an authoritarian leader’s word. In this way, opinions are no longer based on facts but rooted in identity. Disinformation becomes a potent political weapon, making voters believe falsehoods while distrusting – even hating – those who don’t. Mr Musk values the power to shape belief systems to enable pliable governance. Politicians who refuse to align with his agenda can be discarded, as he bets his followers will support whichever candidate he endorses. […]
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opinions are no longer based on facts but rooted in identity.
This. This is why people voted for Trump.
The problem is that politicians’ responses to Musk’s comments will be futile, just by virtue of the exposure they get. If you are reading Starmer’s response, it’s because you either made the effort to search it up or someone quoted it. If you are reading Musk’s initial comment, it’s just because you have Twitter.
Elon is a distended butthole
he seems to be trolling and shitting everywhere so that the real organized crime can get done by the new administration
For the longest time, Musk was nothing but just a rich idiot, wasting resources on shitty ideas to pretty much feed his ego.
Though recently, something inexplicable has happened which made him go from being a laughing stock to a genuine danger to the society and the world. Back when he bought twitter, everyone laughed at the rebrand, how the platform was being managed and how he overpaid massively for a money losing business, but now it turns out it was his greatest purchase yet, as the platform has given him unprecedented political and social power.
