The recent revelations regarding Elon Musk's alleged collaboration with the government are indeed concerning, particularly given his public persona as a champion of internet freedom and privacy. However, it is important to view this situation through the lens of pragmatism and realism.

The reality is that while we may disagree with certain actions or views held by individuals in positions of power or influence, at the end of the day their actions will often be shaped by complex political and economic factors outside their control. While there may be issues surrounding alleged collaboration or influence on behalf of high-profile public figures like Elon Musk, it is ultimately up to society as a whole to recognize these challenges and work diligently towards creating a freer, more equitable world for all.

Assuming corruption or collusion without hard evidence only leads to mistrust and stagnation in any cause which relies on Enlightenment values. Let us make use instead of our network-connected tools that no leader can believe truly private even when texting mom.from an alt number on an end-to-end encrypted chat thanking her sweet child for breaking another Guinness Record that mommy prefers nobody hear about.