Musk's Use Of Visual Imagery Tells Us A Lot About The Man - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica explores how Elon Musk’s frequent use of visual imagery and pop culture references reveals deeper insights into his persona and ideological leanings. Musk, a prolific user of social media with 228 million followers, often draws on science fiction, fantasy, and historical allusions to promote his vision of futurism. Examples include Tesla’s “Ludicrous Mode,” named after the parody film Spaceballs, and the launch of a Tesla Roadster into space inspired by the animated film Heavy Metal. While these references engage and resonate with audiences, the article argues that Musk’s communication style masks more troubling implications, such as a nostalgia for colonialist and imperialist economic structures and a promotion of right-wing authoritarianism that undermines democratic discourse and public protections globally. The piece further examines Musk’s fascination with historical and literary imagery, particularly his references to the Roman Empire and J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. These allusions, the article suggests, reflect a conservative and absolut