TECH - Elon Musk Brings TikTok's Obsession With Fall Of Roman Empire On X: 'Anyone Feeling Late Stage Empire Vibes?' | Benzinga
Elon Musk’s latest post on X, formerly Twitter, has introduced a viral TikTok trend to a broader audience, prompting discussions among netizens about potential parallels to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire.
What Happened: Over the weekend, Musk shared an image that featured a stack of books, including the volumes of Edward Gibbon’s “The Decline & Fall of The Roman Empire,” published in 1776.
This post by Musk ignited conversations among netizens about the significance of this historical reference.
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— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 25, 2023
Commenting on Musk’s post, one user remarked, “The only thing I ever think about.” At the same time, another person expressed concern, saying, “Hopefully we aren’t mimicking the decline of the Roman Empire here in the U.S.”
Musk also posted a ...