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Elon Musk: “Empathy is the fundamental weakness of western civilization”

On the recordMarch 18, 2025
Empathy is the fundamental weakness of western civilization
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Elon Musk
America · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Musk expresses a controversial view on empathy in society.

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