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74. Hot and Cold
Hot and Cold delves into the emotional and professional turbulence surrounding Elon Musk’s effort to acquire Twitter between April and June 2022, offering a complex look into the intricacies of high-profile business negotiations. At the outset, Musk was determined to push forward with the $44 billion deal, despite the challenges he faced in securing the necessary financing. His efforts led him to approach several potential investors, including his brother Kimbal Musk, who ultimately declined to…-
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76. Starbase Shake-up
Starbase Shake-up in early 2022 was a pivotal moment in the growth of SpaceX, with Elon Musk setting ambitious goals for the company’s next steps. At the heart of the initiative was the presentation of the Starship rocket, designed with two stages linked by Mechazilla’s arms, which Musk was determined to showcase despite concerns from team members like Bill Riley about the tight deadlines. Using Twitter as a direct communication tool, Musk announced his intention to publicly display the Starship,…-
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77. Optimus Prime
Optimus Prime, a groundbreaking humanoid robot conceived by Elon Musk, was first unveiled in August 2021, marking a significant leap in Tesla's venture into robotics. The vision behind Optimus was to create a robot that could seamlessly integrate into human-centric environments, functioning just like humans by mimicking our forms and movements. Musk’s ambitious plan set Tesla’s design team, led by Franz von Holzhausen, on a mission to build a robot that could operate in standard human workspaces,…-
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78. Uncertainty
Uncertainty loomed large over Elon Musk's quest to acquire Twitter between July and September 2022, a time fraught with fluctuating intentions and legal battles that tested his resolve. Musk initially faced three potential paths: moving forward with the $44 billion acquisition, renegotiating the deal, or backing out altogether. To help navigate these options, Musk sought the advice of Bob Swan, a financial expert who initially leaned toward completing the acquisition. However, Swan’s eventual departure…-
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80. Robotaxi
Robotaxi became a focal point for Elon Musk and his top Tesla executives in 2022, marking a key milestone in the company's ambitions to revolutionize transportation with fully autonomous vehicles. The concept was developed during a brainstorming session at Omead Afshar's home in Austin, where Musk, along with core team members such as Franz von Holzhausen, Drew Baglino, Lars Moravy, and Zach Kirkhorn, discussed a vision for a compact, affordable vehicle to serve as an alternative to the Model 3. Musk's…-
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82. The Takeover
The Takeover chronicles the unexpected and dramatic conclusion of Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter on Thursday, October 27, 2022, which came a day earlier than anticipated by both the platform’s executives and financial markets. Musk, surrounded by key allies, including Antonio Gracias, Kyle Corcoran, Kate Claassen, and his trusted legal advisor Alex Spiro, orchestrated the final stages of the deal in a highly secretive manner. From a tension-filled war room, they managed the complexities of the…-
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84. Content Moderation
Content moderation became a central focus for Elon Musk in his first week as owner of Twitter, particularly after the controversial actions of Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West. Ye's provocative "White Lives Matter" T-shirts and a tweet about Jewish people ignited a firestorm on social media, leading to his permanent ban from the platform. Musk’s interaction with Ye underscored the challenges inherent in balancing free speech with the need to maintain a safe, respectful environment on Twitter.…-
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85. Halloween
Halloween provided an intriguing backdrop for Elon Musk's ongoing challenges in October 2022, as Twitter continued to face operational difficulties under his leadership. One of the most significant incidents that month occurred when Musk posted a tweet about the attack on Paul Pelosi, which linked to a conspiracy theory. This tweet was quickly deleted, and Musk issued a public apology for the controversial post, but the fallout was already set in motion. The incident highlighted Musk's struggle to balance…-
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86. Blue Checks
Blue Checks, a feature initially associated with verification on Twitter, became a focal point of controversy and organizational upheaval in November 2022 following Elon Musk’s acquisition of the platform. Under Musk’s leadership, Twitter underwent significant changes that affected both its internal structure and its relationship with advertisers. Despite facing significant layoffs, Yoel Roth and his content moderation team pressed on with their duties, including the introduction of a new policy on…-
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87. All In
All in, Elon Musk took bold and drastic measures to reshape Twitter during a period of significant upheaval between November 10 and 18, 2022. Faced with challenges such as the suspension of Twitter Blue's rollout and a consistent decline in ad sales, Musk quickly realized that the company’s traditional structure needed a fundamental transformation. His solution was a strategy that called for a reduction in the workforce, with a clear emphasis on building a lean, highly skilled team rather than…-
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