Historians Coin 'Muskism' to Describe Elon Musk's Power Concentration
Historians Quinn Slobodian and tech expert Ben Tarnoff have introduced the term 'Muskism' to describe the extreme concentration of power exemplified by Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO. The concept goes beyond a mere business event, framing Musk's influence as a new form of governance. The analysis appears in a new book reviewed by Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Key facts
- Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff coined the term 'Muskism'.
- The term refers to extreme power concentration exemplified by Elon Musk.
- SpaceX's IPO is cited as a key example.
- The concept is presented in a new book.
- The review was published by Süddeutsche Zeitung.
- Muskism is described as a new form of governance.
- The analysis is historical and tech-focused.
- The term goes beyond economics into political philosophy.
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Institutions
- SpaceX
- Süddeutsche Zeitung