- Professor Scott Galloway alleges that he was blocked by Elon Musk on X (formerly Twitter) after refusing a proposed meeting.
- This incident has ruffled feathers in both tech and academic circles, sparking debates around the boundaries and responsibilities of tech leaders.
In an unexpected twist that has captured the tech world's attention, outspoken NYU Professor Scott Galloway announced that he was blocked by Elon Musk, the Chief of X (formerly Twitter), on the popular social media platform. The lockout reportedly followed after Prof. Galloway declined a meeting request from Musk, who perceived himself to be on the receiving end of unwarranted attacks from the academia.
Interestingly, Musk considers himself a "free-speech absolutist," introducing an exciting dynamic to this controversy. As such, his decision to block Galloway – an active critic of Musk and several tech titans – appears to be countering his self-ascribed stance. In a world increasingly shaped by whatever happens in Silicon Valley, this episode has far-reaching implications for the rights and duties of tech leaders and academic critics alike.
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