The war in Ukraine, woke policing by the left wing, the dangers of AI- all of it is weighing heavily on Elon Musk‘s mind. His recent string of tweets has been hinting at his feelings about the rise of fanaticism in global politics. His latest tweet takes inspiration from Frank Herbert’s seminal science fiction novel ‘Dune.’
The quote is a loaded assessment of fanaticism. It’s hard to say if he’s read the tomb of a book but has, nonetheless, picked out a quote that gives the reader immense strength and belief. As a result of posting a profound quote, netizens are coming up with interpretations. Some recognize his intentions, while others call him out on the hypocrisy.
Elon Musk Quotes ‘Dune’ In His Latest Tweet
Former Twitter CEO Elon Musk’s latest tweet is most likely his response to the rise of fanaticism in the West. Troubled with the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the destruction of traditional American values through propaganda, Musk takes time to invoke Frank Herbert’s words of wisdom. The tech billionaire, who has earned the reputation of being a jokester, took a moment to speak from the heart.
In his latest tweet, Elon Musk points out the characteristic weakness of so-called leaders. As an innovator, he isn’t looking favorably at governments in the West curb stomping essential human and civil rights. His tweet reads, “Fanaticism is always a function of repressed doubt – Dune”
Fanaticism is always a function of repressed doubt – Dune
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 26, 2023
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Twitter Run With Million Interpretations Of Elon Musk’s Current Tweet
Elon Musk’s literary understanding of “fanaticism” has received a mixed-bag response. People are complimenting the tech billionaire on his moment of clarity. However, others are reminding him how Twitter has been pushing out small-scale content creators.
Twitter user @dale37844138 is expanding on Musk’s disillusionment with American politics. He tweets, “The ‘democrat’ party of today has gone so far off to the woke left, that they’ve literally fallen off the cliff into darkness…”
The ‘democrat’ party of today has gone so far off to the woke left, that they’ve literally fallen off the cliff into darkness…
— dale (@dale37844138) June 26, 2023
@TheMilkBarTV agreed with Elon Musk. The account shared a clip of how Covid was used as a punchline with the headline, “You can say that again!”
You can say that again!🤡🌏👇https://t.co/RCO4baVaH4
— MilkBarTV (@TheMilkBarTV) June 26, 2023
@Pattyfree is questioning Tesla and SpaceX CEO’s turn to spirituality in her tweet, “Are you projecting? Did you find something in space that has spurred doubt regarding spirituality?”
Are you projecting?
— Sophia Johnson (@Pattyfree) June 26, 2023
Did you find something in space that has spurred doubt regarding spirituality?
@NachoAveChip is calling out the double standards of Twitter, “Locked out of Twitter AGAIN. I cannot post or view my notifications. It’s kinda becoming a sad joke at this point. I’m seriously not even sure what I do to offend The Twitter Gods but if porn is okay I’m really not sure I belong on here anymore. It’s an absurd, double standard it seems. @elonmusk Where is your customer service department?”
Locked out of Twitter AGAIN. I cannot post or view my notifications. It’s kinda becoming a sad joke at this point. I’m seriously not even sure what I do to offend The Twitter Gods but if porn is okay I’m really not sure I belong on here anymore. It’s an absurd, double standard it…
— Jenn Nee (@NachoAveChip) June 27, 2023
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