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Elon Musk’s Take on Standards: Why They Matter for Life-Saving Professions

Should society ever lower the standards for critical professions? Elon Musk argues no, and he provides a compelling reason: lives are at stake. In areas like surgery or oncology, a single mistake can be fatal. Musk’s stance boils down to a simple but powerful idea—standards protect lives.

The Danger of Lowering Standards

Think about fields like medicine, where precision and judgment can mean the difference between life and death. Musk suggests that lowering the bar in such critical professions could result in more errors. And more errors mean more preventable deaths.

This might seem like a straightforward argument, but it’s worth considering the consequences in real-life scenarios. Would you trust a surgeon or an oncologist who barely scraped through their certifications? Probably not. Musk’s point is clear: maintaining high standards is not just a matter of competence—it’s about preserving lives.

Skills and Integrity Matter Most

According to Musk, the focus should be on skills and integrity when assessing someone’s capability. What actually makes a good surgeon or specialist? It’s their ability to perform under pressure, diagnose accurately, and stay committed to their work.

By sticking to these core qualities, we ensure that the best people—regardless of background—are the ones entrusted with critical roles. Musk argues that injecting unrelated criteria into these fields could dilute the pool of qualified professionals, ultimately putting patients at risk.

What Does This Mean for Broader Policies?

Musk’s comments touch on broader conversations about hiring practices and standards in various industries. Whether it’s healthcare, engineering, or any field where errors can have severe consequences, the priority should always be competence.

Compromising on standards in the name of inclusivity or diversity may sound noble, but it could come at a high cost. Musk emphasizes that fairness should be about treating people based on their abilities, not lowering the expectations for everyone.

The Bigger Picture

Elon Musk’s perspective raises an important question: what are we willing to risk to adjust the rules? While inclusivity is essential, it shouldn’t come at the expense of public safety. The stakes in fields like medicine demand an unwavering commitment to excellence.

When it comes to life-and-death roles, skills and integrity should always take center stage. High standards aren’t outdated—they’re safeguards for our future.

Conclusion

At its core, Musk’s argument is about balance. Inclusivity should be encouraged but not at the expense of quality or safety. For professions where mistakes can cost lives, standards exist for a reason. Treating people fairly doesn’t mean lowering the bar—it means valuing excellence and keeping trust intact.

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Elon Musk, who is set to co-head the newly formed Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE), has moderated his earlier pledge to cut the federal budget by $2 trillion. In a recent conversation with former Clinton pollster Mark Penn on X, Musk acknowledged that achieving even half that amount would be an “epic outcome.” This adjustment indicates a recognition of the practical challenges in achieving such dramatic fiscal goals, aligning more with expert critiques of his original proposal’s feasibility.

Bill Ford of Ford Motor Company provided insights into Trump’s understanding of the industry. After a lengthy conversation with Trump, Ford expressed optimism about the incoming administration’s grasp of the competitive landscape, particularly concerning the threat from heavily subsidized Chinese automakers. Ford emphasized that affordability, rather than just technological parity, will be crucial in competing with these rivals.

Moreover, Ford isn’t worried about Tesla, led by Musk, gaining an unfair advantage through its relationship with Trump. He believes that Ford will have a voice in policy discussions, suggesting a collaborative rather than competitive stance between American automakers in this new political climate.

Musk’s involvement in government efficiency suggests a push towards deregulation, potentially benefiting Tesla through the reduction of red tape, although this might conflict with Tesla’s financial interests in regulatory credits from other manufacturers.

The political landscape has also seen Musk extend his influence internationally. His critiques of European leaders and support for far-right movements in countries like Germany have stirred controversy, reflecting his significant sway in both domestic and international politics.

As we move into 2025, the interplay between Trump, Musk, and Ford will be pivotal in shaping the future of the American auto industry, balancing between innovation, economic policy, and international trade dynamics.

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The first clear sign that something truly big may be happening was the historic comeback and victory of Donald Trump in last November’s election.

Eight weeks later the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation.

It now appears increasingly likely that in the coming weeks we will see the fall of ruling governments and coalitions in Austria, Germany, France, and Britain. Others, such as Romania, are likely to follow.

The globalist puppets and technocrats that run these western governments are losing their grip even as we speak. The pool of popular discontent filled to the brim by the self-serving actions of the globalist elite is boiling over. And now they are being roundly booted out by the populist movements across the world.

Here are some of the sufferings and depredations the global elites have inflicted upon the masses in recent years:

• Covid lockdowns
• Covid vaccine mandates
• Unfettered immigration
• Cronyism and government corruption
• Inflation
• Out-of-control government spending
• Falling real wages
• Endless warmongering
• Imposition of LGBT and transexual agendas
• Racism against native populations
• Widening wealth disparities
• Attacks on traditional western values and Christianity
• Political correctness
• Widespread censorship
• Demonization and cancellation of those seeking redress of rightful grievance

Up until now the global elitists have been largely successful in keeping the lid on popular discontent stemming from the above. This they managed by demonization and cancellation of objectors and by imposition of a highly efficient censorship regime by means of which they controlled mainstream discourse.

But now, largely through Elon Musk’s uncensored platform X, the pain and resentment of the masses are being brought into the open and aired in the public square.

As a result, the elites are being swept away by the resurgent populist movements that are becoming empowered and quickened by their access to free speech.

The panicked elites predictably blame Elon Musk for their loss of control.

“European leaders unite in sharp rebuke of Elon Musk,” reads a recent news headline. Further down we read:

“[H]highlighting growing tensions between European leadership and tech giant Elon Musk’s political activities, French President Emmanuel Macron has emerged as the latest prominent voice opposing the billionaire’s involvement in continental politics… The French leader’s stance comes amid a broader pushback from European officials, including the prime ministers of Norway and Britain.”

These leaders are not incorrect, just not in the way they think.

Because Musk has made certain political comments, they accuse him of meddling in elections. It is not his statements, however, that have accelerated a shift in the political dynamic. After all, Musk’s pronouncements are neither revolutionary nor particularly remarkable.

The things that Musk has said are simple truths, which is apparent to anyone with common sense. The problem was that those truths were not allowed to be brought up in public discourse under the strict censorship regime that the globalists have imposed on societies.

Because Musk’s widely popular X can reach large swathes of the world’s population, he was able to bring discussion of these forbidden truths back into the public square. And once enough people see the obvious truths articulated out in the open, they join in en masse and something powerful begins to stir.

The global populist revolution now underway has been accelerated by the whiff of free speech that Elon Musk allowed to blow through X rather than by his opinions per say.

The corrupt, fragile, and sclerotic regimes that globalists erected in Western nations – the regimes based on lies, corruption, and suppression of truth – are being brought down by freedom of expression.

As they scramble, the globalists are being exposed for who they truly are: undemocratic totalitarians whose rule rests on merciless across-the-board censorship. These people are the true heirs of the totalitarians of the past – such as communists and fascists – with whom they share a deeply-ingrained reflexive desire to silence opposing voices.

It is the pinnacle of paradox that these censoring totalitarians call those whom they censor and cancel the “enemies of democracy.” The truth is the exact opposite of what they claim. They cannot withstand the truth, which is why they suppress – in true totalitarian fashion – those whose views differ from their own.

Elon Musk may not be perfect, but the fact remains that he has done more for the cause of free speech and democracy than any other man today. This is why the failing censorious globalist totalitarians hate him so.

Needless to say, Elon Musk deserves to be applauded for his effort. After all, free speech is the foundational western value. Without free speech it is not possible to have real freedom or democracy.

On this we should all be able to agree.

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Vasko Kohlmayer (email) was born and grew up in former communist Czechoslovakia. You can follow his writings by subscribing to his Substack newsletter ’Notes from the Twilight Zone’. He is the author of The West in Crisis: Civilizations and Their Death Drives.

“I can’t comment on that. They’ll raise the price,” Errol replied when asked by Times Radio about the unconfirmed report. When pressed again, the elder spilled the beans.

"Does your son want to buy Liverpool Football Club?"

"I can't comment on that. They'll raise the price."

Errol Musk confirms that his son, @ElonMusk, is interested in buying Premier League side Liverpool.@KaitBorsay pic.twitter.com/2xcRPH0b6k

— Times Radio (@TimesRadio) January 7, 2025

“Oh, yes. But that doesn’t mean he’s buying it,” he replied. “He would like to yes, obviously. Anybody would want to – so would I!” he said. “His grandmother was born in Liverpool, and we have relatives in Liverpool, and we were fortunate to know quite a lot of the Beatles because they grew up with some of my family. So, we are attached to Liverpool, you know.”

Liverpool is presently owned by Fenway Sports Group, an American sports investment firm that acquired the Merseyside club in 2010 for an estimated £300m. Since then, the Reds have thrived under their ownership, clinching both the Premier League and Champions League trophies.

Meanwhile, the $400 billion man has yet to comment on the matter.

Musk has previously spoken glowingly of his grandmother, describing nana Cora Amelia Robinson as an important part of his upbringing in South Africa. Cora was born in 1923 and passed away in 2011 at the age of 87 years old.

“My Nana was one of the poor working-class girls with no one to protect her who might have been abducted in present-day Britain,” Musk wrote on X of his grandmother. “She was very strict, but also kind and I could always count on her. She grew up very poor in England during the Great Depression only to be bombed in WW2,” he added.

My British grandmother, Cora Amelia Robinson, was an important part of my childhood. She was very strict, but also kind and I could always count on her.

She grew up very poor in England during the Great Depression only to be bombed in WW2. To earn money for food, she cleaned…

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 7, 2025

According to Musk, his nana didn’t have it easy. “To earn money for food, she cleaned houses, leaving me with a lasting respect for those who do so,” he said.

Upon the death of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in 2013, Musk paid tribute to the “Iron Lady,” referring to her as “tough but sensible and fair like my English Nana.”

In fact, this is all extremely healthy in a way that groupthinking leftists could never understand.

The so-called ‘civil war’ within Trump’s MAGA movement over H-1B visas isn’t really a war at all. It’s a testament to the process of political ideological debate where differing opinions are not just aired but are essential in shaping policy.

At the heart of this discussion are two sides: one advocating for an expansion of the H-1B visa program, supported by figures like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, and the other opposing it, concerned about the impact on American workers.

Elon Musk, a key player in this debate, has notably suggested changes to the visa program. He advocates for a system where companies pay more to hire foreign workers, ensuring that only exceptional talent benefits from the visa, thus protecting American jobs.

Interestingly, Donald Trump, who once criticized H-1B visas, has now shown support for reform, a move influenced by his own positive experiences with the program. This shift has not been without backlash, as many in his base feel this might prioritize business interests over the welfare of American workers.

However, this isn’t a sign of division but rather of a healthy political ecosystem. The debate exemplifies how politics should function – by bringing diverse viewpoints to the table, leading to a consensus or at least a compromise that serves America. That compromise seems to already be forming with Musk recommending raising minimum salaries and adding a yearly cost for companies to maintain H-1B, making it more expensive for them to hire foreign workers than American citizens. This theft of jobs from Americans has been the main sticking point for people like conservative commentator Steve Bannon.

Some on the left might see this internal conflict as a chance to exploit divisions, but what we’re witnessing is the opposite. It’s a process where through debate and discussion, a more coherent policy stance can emerge.

This internal dialogue within the MAGA movement shows that politics isn’t about maintaining a monolithic stance but about engaging in the messy, necessary work of governance through debate and eventual agreement. This ‘civil war’ over H-1B visas represents politics at its best – dynamic, contentious, but ultimately constructive.

Department of Government Efficiency co-heads Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy came under fire this week after a debate over H-1B visas erupted on X. On “The Lead with Jake Tapper,” Jennings was asked about the feud highlighting a division on policy within Trump’s base and whether it could harm the unity within the party so far.

“Look, there’s always been a push and pull on this in the Republican Party. I think there’s a way to work this out and solve it,” Jennings said. “I think what a lot of people would say is, Elon Musk was making this point, if you take the top 1% or the top 0.1% of the most talented engineering people from other countries, that’s perfectly fine. H-1B visas for that, they’re unique, they have unique talent, unique innovative skills, fine.”

“If you’re using the H-1B program to abuse it, to recruit interns, accountants, other people that easily could be recruited from the United States of America, all because you just want to do it cheaper, that’s not fine,” Jennings added.

Jennings went on to say how there could be a way to “retain” top visa performers, but he called out Ramaswamy for his take as it had “rightfully” angered supporters.

“So I think what a lot of people in the party want to do is eliminate the fraud in this H-1B  program, retain the top engineering talent, and there’s a way to do this,” Jennings said. “What Ramaswamy did yesterday was not a great communications exercise, and it did anger a lot of people  in the president’s coalition, and I think rightfully so.”

The debate over H-1B visas, one of the largest visa categories in the country, began with their use in the tech industry by users on X. According to the Department of Labor, the visas allow employers to hire skilled foreign workers and authorize “the temporary employment of qualified individuals who are not otherwise authorized to work in the U.S.”

While Musk simply commented “correct” in response to an X user’s claim that a slowdown in skilled immigration would ultimately hinder American innovation, Ramaswamy elaborated, saying how American culture uplifts “mediocrity over excellence.”

“Our American culture has venerated mediocrity over excellence for way too long (at least since the 90s and likely longer). That doesn’t start in college, it starts YOUNG. A culture that celebrates the prom queen over the math Olympiad champ, or the jock over the valedictorian, will not produce the best engineers,” Ramaswamy wrote.

Since Musk’s involvement in Trump’s campaign, Democrats have begun to ramp up their criticisms of Musk and his role in Trump’s second administration, with Democratic lawmakers like Rep. Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut referring to the billionaire as “President Musk” after he called out Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson’s original 1,574-page continuing resolution (CR).

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In a post on X, Musk stated, “The ‘fixed pie’ fallacy is at the heart of much wrong-headed economic thinking. There is essentially infinite potential for job and company creation. Think of all the things that didn’t exist 20 or 30 years ago!”

His comments were in response to entrepreneur Joe Lonsdale’s mention of Sriram Krishnan, who has been tapped by President-elect Trump for a role in the upcoming administration. Krishnan had previously advocated for lifting the cap on green cards to unlock skilled immigration, a policy that aligns with Musk’s vision for expanding economic opportunities.

Musk’s perspective challenges the traditional economic theories which often emphasize scarcity and competition for existing resources rather than the creation of new opportunities. His argument suggests that innovation and entrepreneurship can break the mold of traditional economic constraints, fostering an environment where new jobs and businesses can be created without being limited by current market conditions.

This viewpoint was further highlighted when Musk discussed the need for merit-based immigration policies. Krishnan himself has supported skills-based criteria for green card allocation, emphasizing that the best talent should be attracted to the U.S. regardless of their country of origin. Musk’s support for such policies aligns with his belief in an economy where growth is not zero-sum but can be expansive, driven by human ingenuity and innovation.

Musk’s comments also resonate with his involvement in multiple industries where he has not only created jobs but also significantly transformed sectors like automotive, aerospace, and now social media through his various ventures like Tesla, SpaceX, and X. His approach underscores a belief in an economy where new sectors can emerge, offering new employment opportunities.

By challenging the notion of a static economic pie, Musk advocates for a dynamic economic model where growth is perpetually possible through technological advancement and entrepreneurial ventures. This perspective has sparked discussions among economists, policymakers, and the public on how to view economic development and job creation in a rapidly changing global landscape.

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From the Editor: The Double Slipper Slopes

On the surface, this infinitely inclusive rhetoric sounds appealing. It removes limits to the potential for prosperity and who wouldn’t want that?

Well, actually, a lot of people wouldn’t want it for many reasons and greed isn’t one of them. This sounds very close to embracing the notion of Modern Monetary Theory in which money is uncapped and therefore even more worthless than the fiat monetary system we have in place today. And while Musk does not openly promote and would likely never overtly embrace the destructive theory, it’s an inescapable conclusion if policies were to enable his vision.

To be clear, I’m not suggesting that Musk is trying to bring about the destruction of our economy through Modern Monetary Theory any more than I would suggest that he’s calling for open borders with his idea of allowing uncapped “skilled” immigration, but both are inevitable if his ideas were to manifest in large scale.

There’s about a 90% chance that these particular ideas are simply fanciful whimsy with no attempts at practical application. Then again, there’s a small chance that he’s setting us up for the fall by being a covert shill for the Globalist Elite Cabal.

In 2018, several other experts on artificial intelligence and technology said that we are approaching that singularity point, however, they disagreed on the timing. Musk’s prediction aligns fairly closely with previously mentioned timelines.

Singularity is the point in time when humans can create an artificial intelligence machine that is smarter. Ray Kurzweil, Google’s chief of engineering, says that the singularity will happen in 2045. Louis Rosenberg claims that we are actually closer than that and that the day will be arriving sometime in 2030. MIT’s Patrick Winston would have you believe that it will likely be a little closer to Kurzweil’s prediction, though he puts the date at 2040, specifically. –SHTFPlan

Back in 2018, Jürgen Schmidhuber, who is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at AI company NNAISENSE, the Director of the Swiss AI lab IDSIA, and heralded by some as the “father of artificial intelligence” is confident that the singularity “is just 30 years away. If the trend doesn’t break, and there will be rather cheap computational devices that have as many connections as your brain but are much faster,” he said. “There is no doubt in my mind that AIs are going to become super smart,” Schmidhuber says.

Musk, who is the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, and owner of X, formerly Twitter, made the prediction shortly after his AI company, xAI, officially launched its first image generation model, Aurora, earlier this month, according to a report by RT.

Aurora, an updated version of the first image generation model that xAI introduced in October, allows users to create photorealistic visuals. Compared to other AI models, Aurora has fewer restrictions and can accurately generate images at almost any prompt, including depictions of famous personalities and copyrighted characters.

“It is increasingly likely that AI will superset the intelligence of any single human by the end of 2025 and maybe all humans by 2027/2028,” Musk wrote on Monday, in a post on his social media platform X. According to him, the probability that AI will exceed the intelligence of all humans combined by 2030 “is ~100%.”

The computer scientist cited a common fear that the AI machines currently being trained “would lead to systems that turn against humans.”

“The Fed is absurdly overstaffed,” Musk wrote on X early Monday morning, responding to Chamath Palihapitiya’s post about the Fed’s latest interest rate decision (read here).

The Fed is absurdly overstaffed

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 23, 2024

A recent note from the Mises Institute pointed out that about 23,000 people work at the Federal Reserve Board in Washington and 12 regional reserve banks across the US.

The Federal Reserve System

“But there’s more to it than that. The financial statements reveal that the Board of Governors expenses and currency costs were $2 billion. If this constitutes salaries, then total salaries and pension costs at the Fed become closer to $7 billion. Dividing this figure by 23,000 people equals around $304,000 per employee,” Mises said.

This is the breakdown of employees by function/organization (should be roughly accurate). The vast majority is at the Reserve Bank level.

Where is the bloat and that should be optimized?

Would be interesting to see how AI is being used for automation and more advanced… pic.twitter.com/EpHRuP1S1c

— Lee Feldman (@Leeefeldman) December 23, 2024

Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have been tasked with streamlining federal operations through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The department aims to create a leaner, more efficient government, including $2 trillion in spending cuts. The wish list of potential efficiencies continues to grow – with a ‘really bold plan for day one ‘ …

Days before the presidential election, Ron Paul asked on X if he could join DOGE in Trump’s second term. Musk responded: “Would be great to have Ron Paul as part of the Department of Government Efficiency!”

Would be great to have Ron Paul as part of the Department of Government Efficiency!

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 1, 2024

Last week, Ron Paul wrote on X, “We should wean ourselves off The Fed, like we weaned ourselves off the mainstream media.” Musk responded: “Yes!! Ron Paul ftw.”

Yes!! Ron Paul ftw https://t.co/7W4YnraXPn

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 17, 2024

Let’s not forget about 400 PhD economists at the Fed failed to forecast the inflationary storm triggered by the rapid expansion of the money supply by trillions—only for them to dismiss it as “transitory.” Such a massive misreading underscores the urgent need for restructuring. Errors of this magnitude are unacceptable.

With a workforce of 23,000, the Fed still manages to lose money—upwards of $200 billion.

Not to mention. pic.twitter.com/h9MW5CfQZq

— Ken Evans (@Snavenek) December 23, 2024

Perhaps Fed chair Jay Powell’s days are numbered.

Billionaire Elon Musk sits on both sides of the fence. On one hand, he’s a supporter of AI with investments poised to make him a leader in the industry. On the other hand, he’s terrified of the possibilities.

In this video, he details what he believes to be the most important attribute for Artificial Intelligence going forward if we are to survive as a species.