Musk's Latest "Observation" About Women Ignites A Social Media Storm

"Women cannot be free thinkers"

Filip

• Published in Interesting
• September 23, 2024

Free thinking and expressing one's opinions are fundamental in any democratic society. Everyone has the right to hold and share their own perspectives, and the privilege of free speech allows individuals to engage in public speech, especially on platforms like social media, where opinions can quickly reach a global audience.

Social media has become a vital space for open debate and exchanging ideas on diverse topics, empowering people to voice their thoughts. However, with the power of free expression comes a significant responsibility.

The digital age has made it easier than ever to share information, but that also means the potential for spreading misinformation or harmful views is heightened. When individuals fail to recognize the impact of their words, it can lead to negative consequences for both individuals and society, especially when those views are based on ignorance or lack of understanding.

One man who frequently finds himself at the center of such controversies is Elon Musk. Known worldwide for his pioneering work as an entrepreneur and innovator, Musk often uses his platform to share his thoughts on various topics.

However, his comments have sparked backlash on several occasions due to their controversial nature. Most recently, Musk faced criticism after sharing a post on X.

A TikToker Danmxcmillan called Musk out for his comments in a video that carefully dissects the post and explores how viewers reacted to Musk’s statement, stressing the influence that public figures like Musk can have on their audience.

Social media is the easiest way to share our thoughts nowadays, but we must be careful what we say

However, Elon Musk obviously wasn't careful enough when posting on his X account

"Elon Musk has retweeted a post saying that women cannot be free thinkers," explained danmxcmillan

Musk shared a post claiming that individuals who are unable to physically defend themselves, such as women and men with low testosterone, tend to process information through a consensus filter as a form of self-protection

But, @danmxcmillan called him out for this "interesting observation"

"Only high testosterone alpha males and autistic people are actually free to understand whether things are true"

"This man thinks that it's an interesting observation that women are too weak to defend themselves", concluded @danmxcmillan

Below you can see Dan's full video

Elon Musk has frequently attracted attention for his contentious actions and opinions, let us remind you a bit about him

Elon Musk, the 53-year-old South African CEO of Tesla Motors, is known not only for his business achievements but also for his controversial views and personal life. As the co-founder of PayPal and SpaceX, and one of the wealthiest individuals in the world with a net worth of $228 billion, Musk has made significant impacts in the business world.

He acquired Twitter in 2022, renaming it X, where he remains highly active. Beyond his professional life, Musk often grabs headlines due to his personal life, including fathering at least 12 children with at least three different women.

Notably, his children have unique names, such as his son with singer Grimes, originally named X Æ A-12, later changed to X due to legal restrictions. They also had a daughter, Exa Dark Sideræl Musk, nicknamed Y, as the government did not accept all the symbols in her name.

Naming his children creatively is just one of many controversial actions associated with Musk.

Seems that Elon Musk has questionable views on women

Musk has banned several journalists from X, yet welcomed former President Donald Trump back to the platform after a permanent ban. Musk's views on women have also sparked criticism.

The recent post he's been called out for isn't his first instance of making misogynistic remarks online. For example, when Taylor Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, she humorously signed her post “Taylor Swift, Childless Cat Lady,” referencing a comment from Trump’s running mate, JD Vance.

Musk responded by saying, “Fine Taylor…you win…I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life.” He also faced backlash in 2021 for sharing a “joke” about founding a "new university" called the Texas Institute of Technology and Science, with "epic merch" based on its acronym.

Musk has faced accusations of inappropriate conduct toward women in the workplace also

In June 2024, he was accused of fostering a sexist "Dark Ages" culture at SpaceX. Former executives revealed that company policies were not enforced when it came to the CEO, and Musk had allegedly pursued women within the company.

A lawsuit filed in California stated, "Elon Musk promotes SpaceX as a leader in the new era of space travel, but runs his company like it’s stuck in the Dark Ages—treating women as objects to be judged by their appearance, filling the workplace with lewd jokes, and telling those who object to this ‘Animal House’ culture that they can find work elsewhere."

While it might be tempting to view Musk’s recent controversial post as a joke, the responses suggest otherwise:

"Elon Musk can't even make his own testosterone"

By his own standards, he is not a free thinker

Just wrestling

Many have wondered the same thing

It's true

Elon said it is

There is a flaw in his logic

Just "Interesting"

"I volunteer as tribute to merk him in a fight"

"He needs to wind his neck in"

It's a wrong observation

It's terrifying

He is losing his mind

He shouldn't be in leadership position

For gorillas!

Just a woman's opinion

He is having his kanye moment

Luckily for him, his early financial support and connections ensured his success

However, some believed that his post wasn't that bad

Most people don't care about the truth

It seems that people just dislike Musk

This makes sense

While Elon Musk is a highly influential figure known for his groundbreaking ventures, his controversial behavior and remarks often overshadow his accomplishments. His platform amplifies divisive ideas, and despite his business success, his actions raise important discussions about his character.

Althought many people disliked his perspective and even found it offensive, some of them said he had a valid point. But, what do you think?

Filip