Elon Musk

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Score -109
11/5/2025, 4:14:56 PM
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In reply to:
Arthur MacWaters
@ArthurMacwaters
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21d
@elonmusk Empathy is good.

Empathy that allows for destruction is suicidal.

We must learn to know and articulate the difference
Elon Musk
@elonmusk
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21d
Western Civilization is doomed, unless the core weakness of suicidal empathy is recognized and actions are taken that are hard, but necessary for survival
Gad Saad
@GadSaad
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21d
A civilization is built on a set of internalized values. Numerous civilizations have developed radically different visions of how to organize societies, and these have competed in process akin to Darwinian selection in establishing which civilizational ethos permits for maximal

The statement 'Yes' by @ArthurMacwaters is a simple agreement with the preceding statement by @ArthurMacwaters, which itself is a response to a broader discussion initiated by @elonmusk and @GadSaad about the role of empathy in Western Civilization. The original conversation touches on public discourse as it discusses societal values and the potential consequences of empathy on civilization's survival. However, the single-word reply 'Yes' does not substantively engage with the public issues or contribute to the civic dialogue, as it lacks depth, analysis, or a call to action.