Eric Platon on Warpcast

Content pfp

0 reply

0 recast

0 reaction

Onedayvk pfp

Since when did we decide it was normal for Elon to interfere in EU politics? He played a major role in trump election. But Europe and America are very different. Musk didn’t buy Twitter because he liked it; he bought it to control narratives and influence global politics. Now, with major business interests in Germany through Tesla, his involvement in EU politics is even more concerning. He doesn’t understand Europe its history, values, or complexities. His libertarian, Silicon Valley mindset clashes with Europe’s approach to governance. Yes, the EU needs reform, but the last thing it needs is interference from a billionaire with personal stakes in the region. Unlike the U.S., the EU has resisted billionaires shaping policy. It should stay that way. Musk’s influence isn’t just opinion it’s political and corporate interference. I hope Europe recognizes this before it’s too late. It’s quite crazy to me that we are all watching this happen and applauding it! It’s dangerous

4 replies

1 recast

13 reactions

lucas pfp

What values and complexities are you referring to as collectively European?

1 reply

0 recast

1 reaction

Onedayvk pfp

When I say EU values and complexities,’ I mean the systems that prioritize institutions over individuals. Unlike in the U.S., where billionaires influence elections! EU relies on institutional checks and public scrutiny. Germany’s Mitbestimmungsgesetzworkers have seats on corporate boards, unlike the U.S., where CEOs hold unchecked power. Or France’s pension reform protests millions mobilized through political awareness, not because a celebrity told them to. Europe’s complexity comes from 27 nations balancing different legal, cultural, and economic systems. Coalition governments, proportional representation, and EU regulations demand nuance far beyond the simplistic, populist narratives common in U.S. politics.

1 reply

0 recast

1 reaction

lucas pfp

That was a really great answer to be honest and I value it, but as a young European, I think it is precisely Europe's complexity which hinders it, and which we should seek to free ourselves of. There isn't value to an identity simply because it is complex-ridden, on the contrary, freedom and being unencumbered by institutional rigidity is a universal value which assists ambitious and aspiring individuals.

2 replies

0 recast

2 reactions

Eric Platon pfp

There is indeed much rigidity across Europe. A difference with the US is the level of protection for everyone (the several social security measures), which require much complicated work to stay operational. The could at least move away from punch cards and 90s web sites. But as JFK once mentioned the Chesterton’s fence, we should think twice before hastily destroying the European fabric and its safety net. Need for reform, but not any reform. The problem in Europe is lack of political will to coherently improve things. Status quo seems to lead to simplistic “break it all” solutionism there too. Rigidity should go away, but to do that well Europeans need to spend time make it happen soundly, before imposed by others.

0 reply

0 recast

2 reactions