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Dr. Bronce Rice's avatar

One concern I have, shared by many in the US where I live, is that if Musk, and by extension, Trump, were genuinely committed to reducing the size of the national government, such an initiative would necessitate careful analysis, deliberate planning and sustained dialogue and negotiation publicly. Without this level of rigor, attempts at rapid or unilateral downsizing risk undermining essential public services, destabilizing institutions and eroding public trust and this is exactly what we are seeing. When approached thoughtfully, however, such efforts could lead to meaningful and constructive reform. But that is not what the powers that be are interested in.

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Aiden MC's avatar

Thanks for addressing this important situation, Mike. It is really concerning for everyone.

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Debarpan Chatterjee's avatar

It is a really important issue. Thanks for sharing, learnt a lot.

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Anton's avatar

You captured the tension between innovation and accountability so well. Your perspective on leadership and responsibility in tech is timely and thought-provoking.

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Gael MacLean's avatar

Billionaire drug addicts shouldn't be shadow presidents, so out of touch with reality.

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