At the 2025 Australian Real Estate Conference, Kamala Harris criticized Elon Musk's analogy of empathy as a weakness in Western civilization. Referring to Musk's March interview with Joe Rogan, Harris argued for the value of empathy, framing it as strength. She also cautioned against the isolationist tendencies reminiscent of the 1930s, which she believes contributed to global conflict. Harris stressed the necessity of maintaining international relationships based on trust and friendship, especially in the current geopolitical climate, implying concerns about current foreign policy directions.
Harris emphasized the need for empathy in Western civilization, countering Musk's view that it represents a weakness, and warned against isolationism reminiscent of the 1930s.
She remarked that history shows that isolation does not equate to insulation, highlighting the importance of trust and relationships among nations.
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