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While some credit Elon Musk’s success to his unparalleled ability to fund and scale revolutionary industries, critics increasingly view him as a liability whose technical meddling—such as removing radar sensors against engineering logic—undermines the expertise of his employees. Detractors argue that his public persona relies on "BS-heavy" claims and misleading investor updates that mask a declining car business and a valuation they believe is a "meme" detached from reality. Ultimately, the debate centers on whether Musk is a true visionary or simply a master hype-man whose ego and stubborn engineering dictates are now allowing competitors like Waymo to overtake his once-dominant brands.