EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 27 MIN
Is 'Muskism' the new Fordism?
from Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Elon Musk is tipped to become the world’s first trillionaire when his company SpaceX goes public on the stock exchange as early as next week. To some, Musk is a genius entrepreneur propelling us towards a science-fiction future. To others, he's a troubled far-right “meme lord”, spouting immigration conspiracies on the Internet. A new book – entitled ‘Muskism: a guide for the perplexed’ looks beyond the personality to understand Musk as a symptom and an avatar of the disruptive economic and political forces that are shaping this century. Guest: Ben Tarnoff is a writer and technologist, and co-author of Muskism: A guide for the perplexed with Professor of international history Quinn SlobodianProducer: Jack Schmidt
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Elon Musk is tipped to become the world’s first trillionaire when his company SpaceX goes public on the stock exchange as early as next week. To some, Musk is a genius entrepreneur propelling us towards a science-fiction future. To others, he's a troubled far-right “meme lord”, spouting immigration conspiracies on the Internet. A new book – entitled ‘Muskism: a guide for the perplexed’ looks beyond the personality to understand Musk as a symptom and an avatar of the disruptive economic and political forces that are shaping this century. Guest: Ben Tarnoff is a writer and technologist, and co-author of Muskism: A guide for the perplexed with Professor of international history Quinn Slobodian Producer: Jack Schmidt
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Is 'Muskism' the new Fordism?
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