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In essence, X is not just a technology; it’s a meta-structure of civilization. The platform’s openness can directly influence governance, civic awareness, and societal stability, making it perhaps the most critical "civilizational technology" Musk has championed.
The Larger Picture: Governance, Information, and Civilizational Progress
From this perspective, technological feats like AI, space travel, and electric vehicles—all remarkable—are downstream of fundamental human governance and decision-making systems. As Musk emphasizes, the upstream question is: how do humans organize, decide, and seek truth?