Category: David Foster Wallace

After a year of making headlines for groundbreaking achievements and troubling controversies, it’s become nearly impossible to avoid the cult of personality surrounding Elon Musk. 

The multi-hyphenate CEO billionaire is undeniably one of the most visible figures in the modern world. He leads multiple companies that could potentially shape society’s future; he’s a prime example of capitalism’s potential after building his own fortune by betting on his hard work and genius; and he maintains a (seemingly) open public persona, interacting with fans and shareholders alike on Twitter in a cool, relatable voice fluent in the eccentric vocabulary of the internet.  Read more…

More about Tesla Motors, David Foster Wallace, Tech Column, Infinite Jest, and Tech

View More We need to lay off the overzealous hero-worship of Elon Musk