Elon Musk says no primates died as a result of Neuralink’s implants. A WIRED investigation now reveals the grisly specifics of their deaths as US authorities have been asked to investigate Musk’s claims.

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[–] 21 points 2 years ago (1 child)

You get it put in and suddenly you think Musk is a sexy genius, apartheid wasn't that bad, and that Tesla cars definitely aren't trying to kill you.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Just so ya know, the Musk emerald mine was in Zambia, which did not have apartheid.

    https://www.snopes.com/news/2022/11/17/elon-musk-emerald-mine/

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Okay... But Musk is from South Africa, which very much did have apartheid.

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  • [–] 9 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    I'm from Oregon, which was founded as a white separatist colony. I'd prefer to judge Musk on his support for fascism in the US, his unsafe rocket launches, and his monkey torture ... not on his birthplace.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago

    That’s all true. However, it’s helpful to see what foundational values he was raised with. If your parents had been rich and influential and completely on board with keeping Oregon a sundown state, that would not be irrelevant. Even if you hated it and them, it would have some role in your life.

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