cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/950826
Archived version: https://archive.ph/o9mOI
Archived version: https://web.archive.org/web/20230802061230/https://www.techdirt.com/2023/08/01/free-speech-absolutist-elon-musk-files-obvious-slapp-suit-against-non-profit-critic/
SpaceX is successfull because they not only have competent engineers but are also good at managing Musk by distracting him and steering him away from critical stuff (or personal he might randomly fire).