In February, Elon Musk publicly endorsed severe budget cuts to federal agencies using a chainsaw prop at CPAC, signaling drastic changes. The aftermath revealed significant negative impacts, including preventable deaths and rising legal issues. Musk later expressed regret over the stunt, acknowledging it lacked empathy. Despite this, he had previously criticized empathy as detrimental to society, asserting it was a weakness in Western civilization. This contradiction illustrates Musk's complicated stance on the implications of empathy and decision-making in leadership.
Musk stated, 'Milei gave me the chainsaw backstage and I ran with it, but, in retrospect, it lacked empathy.' This reflects his recognition of the consequences of his actions.
He expressed regret over wielding the chainsaw at CPAC, thinking it lacked the necessary empathy for such significant budget cuts that affect lives.
Musk previously criticized empathy, saying, 'The fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy, the empathy exploit.' This contradiction highlights his complex views on the topic.
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