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Elon Musk and French AI Entrepreneur Blame Postmodern Philosophy for Woke Ideology

opinion-review · 2026-05-31

In a recent interview, philosopher Wolfram Eilenberger discusses life's big questions, but the article also highlights a controversy where Elon Musk called Jean-Jacques Rousseau a 'diabolical asshole' and blamed him for woke ideology. A French AI entrepreneur apologized on behalf of France for postmodern philosophy, claiming it poisoned the world, with Musk applauding.

Key facts

  • Elon Musk called Jean-Jacques Rousseau a 'diabolical asshole'
  • Musk blamed Rousseau for woke ideology
  • A French AI entrepreneur apologized for postmodern philosophy
  • The entrepreneur claimed postmodern philosophy poisoned the world
  • Musk applauded the apology
  • Wolfram Eilenberger gave an interview on life's big questions

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  • Wolfram Eilenberger

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