Elon Musk, Segun Thompson
Elon Musk, Segun Thompson
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Elon Musk
The Maverick Who Saved Free Speech

Author: Segun Thompson

Narrator: Will Stauff

Unabridged: 1 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/17/2024

Synopsis

In Elon Musk: The Maverick Who Saved Free Speech, dive into the extraordinary life and career of one of the most polarizing figures of the 21st century. From revolutionizing electric cars with Tesla to reigniting humanity's quest for space through SpaceX, Elon Musk has repeatedly pushed the boundaries of innovation. But when Musk purchased Twitter, renamed it X, and boldly championed free speech, he stepped into a global controversy that shook the digital landscape to its core.This book reveals Musk's relentless journey from his early days in South Africa to his meteoric rise as a tech titan. Explore his strategic friendships, his evolving political philosophy, and the inner workings of the powerful institutions he took on. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the explosive truths Musk uncovered within Twitter, including shadow banning, censorship, and governmental influence—secrets that shocked the world. Discover how Musk is redefining not only social media but also the future of free expression.Perfect for readers passionate about technology, politics, or entrepreneurship, Elon Musk: The Maverick Who Saved Free Speech shows why Musk’s influence on free speech and modern society is impossible to ignore.Feature Text Section:A Genius Beyond BusinessFrom South Africa to Global Icon: Explore Musk's early years, fueled by an insatiable curiosity and drive for success.Innovations That Changed the World: Discover the groundbreaking ventures—from Tesla to SpaceX—that reshaped industries and set new frontiers for humanity.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Emily May on September 22, 2023

Walter Isaacson really is a fantastic biographer. It also helps that the material he is working with here is fascinating... there's no denying that Elon Musk has had a very interesting life and is himself quite unlike any other human. Though often not in a good way. We start this book in his childhoo......more

Goodreads review by Coulson on September 11, 2023

I am the translator of the Chinese edition of this book, and it is expected to be published simultaneously with the English edition. I am fortunate to have finished reading this work before 99.9999% of readers worldwide. I must say that this book is very thorough in its investigation, follow-up inte......more

Goodreads review by Liong on October 04, 2023

Walter Isaacson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, spent two years shadowing Elon Musk and conducted interviews with hundreds of people who know Musk, including family members, friends, employees, and competitors. Elon Musk was a bookworm as a child. He read a lot of science fiction books. He likes......more

Goodreads review by Mark on September 14, 2023

As someone who immensely enjoyed Walter Isaacson's biographies on Leonardo da Vinci, Jennifer Doudna, Jobs, Kissinger, Franklin, I was eager to dive into his latest work on Elon Musk. Isaacson's capability to produce such in-depth accounts back-to-back, especially in the wake of a global pandemic, i......more

Goodreads review by Malia on February 11, 2024

I am torn how to rate this book. It's a four star read for writing and research and decidedly less for how much I connected with the subject matter. Musk is an interesting guy, no doubt, in many aspects, he is likely a genius, who has the potential to change the world in profound ways. Yet he has no......more

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