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Biography: Musk ignores advisers, acts impulsively

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Walter Isaacson’s biography profiles an obstinate Elon Musk.
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September 17, 2023 04:00 AM

Tesla CEO Elon Musk ignored warnings from confidantes that he was driving advertisers away with his erratic behavior, according to a new biography.

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