The article discusses the symbolic rivalry between tech moguls Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, who flirted with the idea of a cage match. This spectacle highlights a cultural trend where prominent figures prioritize physical dominance over intellectual achievements. The author reflects on how this shift may connect with other figures, such as Jeff Bezos and Donald Trump, suggesting that as men gain wealth and status, they feel compelled to showcase their physical prowess. The article raises questions about societal values and the diminishing prominence of intelligence in favor of brute strength.
It's that two men who reached the zenith of riches and renown were so vainly focused on their debatably remarkable muscles.
Giving off a whiff of savagery and an impression of mighty brawn was. When did brains fall so far out of fashion?
Musk and Zuckerberg were largely addressing their insecurities; their genius had been well established and needed no such amplification.
Musk, Zuckerberg and Bezos reflect something bigger than their moneyed selves: that when men evolve to a certain level of affluence, they want to throw their weight around.
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