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Experts Coin 'Muskism' to Define Elon Musk's Influence

3/26/2026

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Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff redefine Elon Musk's impact by coining 'Muskism'.
They describe Muskism as a modernizing project akin to Fordism.
Unlike Fordism, Muskism does not spread rewards but promotes 'sovereignty through technology'.
The study links Muskism to SpaceX and Tesla and questions its governance implications.
It argues principles rooted in apartheid South Africa may persist beyond Musk's influence and its future impact.

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Story summary

Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff redefine Elon Musk's impact by coining 'Muskism'.
They describe Muskism as a modernizing project akin to Fordism.
Unlike Fordism, Muskism does not spread rewards but promotes 'sovereignty through technology'.
The study links Muskism to SpaceX and Tesla and questions its governance implications.
It argues principles rooted in apartheid South Africa may persist beyond Musk's influence and its future impact.