Tom Nicholas critiques Elon Musk's futurism

Tom Nicholas · Commentary · 27 min · 2020 · YouTube title: The Fake Futurism of Elon Musk

Why it's here

Cited in Musk-related threads as a critical perspective on his futurism and his projects, such as hyperloop.

What it covers

A video essay by Tom Nicholas critiquing Elon Musk's futurism, covering SpaceX's Mars plans, Tesla versus Ford and the idea of a slow cancellation of the future. It asks whom Musk's vision of the future serves.