How Person of the Year Elon Musk Tests Washington's Power
TimeOct 09, 2021
The Facts
Elon Musk has been named Time Magazine's Person of the Year for 2021
The controversial choice has been defended by the magazine who say the title recognises influence 'for good or ill'
The Spin
Left narrative
The title is unjustified - he has faced sexual and racial harassment claims as an employer and been sued by a stockmarket regulator. Musk is part of a problematically wealthy strata who exploit their extreme power by avoiding tax and discouraging unions.
Right narrative
Musk is a visionary using his success to fund exploration and experimentation beyond the limits of public wealth. The use of his personal money to explore how technology may aid future generations is phlanthropic.