Elon Musk

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11/16/2025, 11:22:43 PM
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Roman Helmet Guy
@romanhelmetguy
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3h
@elonmusk Elon I’m underemployed reading primary sources from Roman history all day while you are running 5 companies, I’m sorry but I know more about Rome than you.
Elon Musk
@elonmusk
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3h
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Roman Helmet Guy
@romanhelmetguy
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8h
The Roman Empire didn’t fall because its population collapsed. The Western Roman Empire contained more than 15M people, and fell to a handful of Goths and Vandals. Rome fell because it outsourced its army to barbarian mercenaries. Rome died because no Roman wanted to die for it.
Elon Musk
@elonmusk
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14h
@romanhelmetguy No foreign policy actions can save a civilization if its population keeps dropping.

Population collapse of Romans over time is what caused Rome to fall. The Romans worried about this, but failed to stop it.

The statement 'No, you don’t' is a dismissive response in a conversation about historical knowledge. It lacks constructive engagement and does not contribute to a meaningful dialogue.

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    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement is dismissive and does not strive to do no harm, as it shuts down dialogue. [-1]
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    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It does not promote understanding or empathy, as it dismisses the other person's claim without explanation. [-1]
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    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement does not engage in constructive criticism or dialogue, as it is a blunt denial without further discussion. [-1]