Renowned for his unfiltered communication, Elon Musk recently confronted the repercussions of his antisemitic post on X during a candid interview at the prestigious New York Times Deal Book Summit. Musk, in what he dubbed his “dumbest” social media post apology, spared no punches when criticizing advertisers deserting X amidst escalating antisemitism, bluntly instructing them to “go f**k yourself.” Not even Disney CEO Bob Iger escaped Musk’s unfiltered remarks.
During the interaction musk stated “I mean, look, I’m sorry for that … post,” he said. “It was foolish of me. of the 30,000 it might be literally the worst and dumbest post I’ve ever done. And I’ve tried my best to clarify six ways from Sunday, but you know at least I think it’ll be obvious that in fact far from being anti-Semitic, I’m in fact philosemitic.”
FULL INTERVIEW: Elon Musk tells advertisers trying to boycott X, 'Go Fuck Yourself', says, “What I see all over the place is people who care about looking good, while doing evil. Fuck them,” says he will not vote for Joe Biden in 2024, says Tesla has done more to help the… pic.twitter.com/DKNOY42gEm
— Simon Ateba (@simonateba) November 30, 2023
Contemplative Departure
As major brands like Disney, Paramount, and NBCUniversal withheld their X advertising following Musk’s antisemitic conspiracy theory endorsement, Musk acknowledged the gravity of his tweet while asserting his philosemitic stance. His recent visit to Israel, eschewing the label of an apology tour, underscored his refusal to “tap dance” to validate his goodness.
JUST IN: Users on X are reporting mass cancellations of Disney+, $DIS, subscriptions after Elon Musk interview.
— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) November 30, 2023
Within just hours of Elon Musk's interview, thousands of users have posted screenshots of cancelled Disney+ subscriptions.
In addition to Disney+, users are reporting… pic.twitter.com/zwlDMju3hr
Diplomacy and Doubts: Musk’s Interactions in Israel
Musk’s discussions with Israeli leaders, particularly Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog, took centre stage. While Musk expressed a commitment to a prosperous future, Herzog harboured reservations about Musk’s consistency in combating antisemitism. Surprisingly, Musk delved into concerns about AI dangers during the OpenAI drama, suggesting its potential peril surpasses that of a nuclear bomb and criticizing its shift from an open-source vision.
Not sure why it’s so hard to find the full interview. Everywhere else just has clips. Here’s @Elonmusk’s full interview at the Dealbook Summit 2023 pic.twitter.com/pEIQF8inyS
— James Almeida 🌐 (@_JamesAlmeida) November 30, 2023
Unravelling Musk: From Apology to Extraterrestrials
What initiated as a straightforward apology transformed into a meandering discourse, encompassing diverse topics such as childhood trauma, aliens, and even cell phones embedded in people’s heads. Notably, a segment of the audience exited as Musk’s discussion ventured into uncharted territory.
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Elon Musk’s Unfiltered Odyssey from Apology to Antisemitism Fallout and Beyond portrays the intricate tapestry of a personality unafraid to express views candidly. The departure of major brands raises uncertainties about X’s future, and Musk’s multifaceted reflections, diplomatic pursuits, and musings on AI inject complexity into the unfolding controversy. As the unpredictable narrative continues, X navigates turbulent waters, contending with challenges to its reputation and confronting an unpredictable future shaped by Musk’s unapologetic and unconventional discourse.
