By Peter Thal Larsen
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The SpaceX boss became the first trillionaire by defying business wisdom, upending financial standards and embracing far-right politics. On The Big View this week Peter Thal Larsen asks Quinn Slobodian, co-author of “Muskism”, whether Musk is a one-off or a model of the future.
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FURTHER READING
Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff: “Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed”
The Big View: Separating science fiction from fact at SpaceX
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Breakingviews: SpaceX’s $1.75 trln hope rests on Musk imagination
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