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Elon Musk: “The fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy — the empathy exploit.”

On the recordMay 19, 2025
The fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy — the empathy exploit.
Said by
Elon Musk
America · Texas
Source
vox.com

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Musk critiques empathy as a flaw in Western civilization.

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