Elon Musk's Grandfather Had Links to Technocratic and Racist Political Groups

Elon Musk's grandfather was a member of Technocracy Incorporated, which wanted tech experts to govern society.
The group was described as having fascist tones and was banned in Canada.
Musk's grandfather later joined a racist, antisemitic political party in Canada.
He defended the party's antisemitism and promoted apartheid after moving to South Africa.
Critics note similarities between Musk's technocratic ideas and his grandfather's beliefs.

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Posted 9/23/2023, 7:04:10 AM

Elon Musk's Grandfather Had Links to Technocratic and Racist Political Groups

Elon Musk's grandfather was a member of Technocracy Incorporated, which wanted tech experts to govern society.
The group was described as having fascist tones and was banned in Canada.
Musk's grandfather later joined a racist, antisemitic political party in Canada.
He defended the party's antisemitism and promoted apartheid after moving to South Africa.
Critics note similarities between Musk's technocratic ideas and his grandfather's beliefs.

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9/4/2023

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