Tech billionaire and big Diablo fan Elon Musk has expressed his dissatisfaction with the perceived ‘woke’ culture in video games, sparking a fresh debate about the role of political and social ideologies in the gaming industry.
What Happened: Musk took to Twitter to voice his opinion on the current state of video games, reacting to conservative podcaster Matt Walsh's latest video.
“Video games need to get rid of the woke bs. Getting lectured with tedious propaganda is not why people play games!” he tweeted.
This isn’t the first time Musk has criticized ‘woke’ culture. He has previously called out Alphabet Inc.'s GOOG GOOGL Google for its ‘woke bureaucratic blob’ and its delay in fixing racial and gender bias in Gemini AI.
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He has also expressed concerns about the ‘woke mind virus’ in an interview with Bill Maher, warning against anything that suppresses free speech and is anti-meritocratic.
Why It Matters: Musk’s criticism of ‘woke’ culture in video games comes amidst a broader debate about the influence of political and social ideologies in the gaming industry.
His comments are noteworthy given his well-documented passion for video games, which has influenced his business strategies and relationships.
For instance, his love for the strategy game “Polytopia” has been described as a window into understanding his approach to business.
Moreover, Musk’s comments also reflect his broader views on diversity and inclusion practices. He has previously clashed with Mark Cuban over diversity and inclusion mandates in the airline industry, criticizing them as ‘insane’.
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