Musk's Last Grift
2 days ago
- #Tesla
- #Humanoid Robots
- #Economic Bubbles
- The article critiques the US as being dominated by grifts, with Tesla and its humanoid robot Optimus highlighted as a prime example of overvaluation and impracticality.
- Tesla's market capitalization is criticized as being unjustifiably high, with skepticism around Elon Musk's incentive deal based on unrealistic growth projections.
- Humanoid robots like Optimus are argued to be less efficient than specialized robots for tasks such as warehouse work, industrial assembly, and domestic chores.
- The humanoid form factor is seen as a result of anthropomorphic fantasy rather than functional optimization, excelling more at generating media buzz than practical utility.
- The discussion extends to broader economic bubbles (crypto, AI stocks) and the lack of accountability for wealthy individuals like Musk, who engage in investor fraud without consequences.
- Comments from readers add perspectives on the impracticality of humanoid robots, the cult-like behavior of investors, and the societal implications of replacing human labor with robots.