Thiel Claims Musk Broke the Woke Grip on Silicon Valley

Peter Thiel says Elon Musk “broke the woke spell” in Silicon Valley — his courage made it safe for others to speak out.

Tech leaders were privately tired of political correctness hurting productivity, but afraid to say so. Musk’s example sparked a wider cultural shift — a “preference cascade” — that made honesty possible again.

Elon Musk is controlled opposition — he appears to challenge the system but ultimately helps sustain it. By revealing selective truths, he gives the public a sense of rebellion while quietly steering that energy into safe, controlled directions.