Human of Mass Destruction
A new documentary lays bare the human failings of Elon Musk—and the faith people put in him anyway.
In December 2021, Elon Musk participated in an interview with The Babylon Bee, a conservative satire outlet. As the interview progressed, the creative director of The Babylon Bee jokingly asked Musk to accept Jesus as his lord and savior. Musk, laughing, eventually agreed, responding that if Jesus was saving people, he wouldn't stand in his way.
This exchange is included in the documentary Alex Gibney's Musk, where Musk professes his faith in himself. At the time, Musk's influence stretched across various domains, including technology, government, and artificial intelligence. This power altered the dynamics of how people perceived him, sometimes elevating him to near-mythical status.
Despite being a satirical piece, Musk's humility and self-deprecating tone highlight the discrepancy between his public persona and the reality of his impact on the world.
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