This essay, on the mystique of Elon Musk, was my Observer column this week. It was published on 20 November 2022, under the headline “Beware self-made ‘genius’ entrepreneurs promising the earth. Just look at Elon Musk”. Trussonomics trashed within eight weeks. Donald Trump’s anointed candidates cut down in the US midterms. Sam Bankman-Fried, the poster boy of the crypto world, collapsing into bankruptcy. Elon Musk throwing Twitter into turmoil. The bursting of myths and the shredding of reputations seem to be the themes of the […]

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