• rtxn@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    SpaceX and Tesla both grew with his continuous involvement. The managers were trained (out of necessity) to keep his “genius” in check without destroying the company or getting themselves fired. In a sense, Musk’s continuous presence gave the companies a form of immunity.

    When he infested the bird, the managers didn’t know how to protect it. It was like bringing smallpox to the new world.