Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk revealed in an interview with Dr. Jordan Peterson that he was misled into granting approval for his child to receive puberty blockers, attributing the decision to what he calls "the woke mind virus."
Musk expressed his intention to combat this ideology after the experience with his child Xavier, now identifying as Vivian Jenna Wilson.
“I vowed to destroy the woke mind virus after that.”
Elon Musk speaks about how he was tricked into letting his son be prescribed puberty blockers to kiIIl his true identity forever. “They call it a deadname for a reason.” This is why we fight. The woke mind virus was… pic.twitter.com/PcwQCAz8kk — Naomi Seibt (@SeibtNaomi) July 22, 2024
Musk disclosed that he was unaware of the long-term effects of puberty blockers when initially consenting to the treatment.
He criticized the term "gender-affirming care" as a euphemism and lamented the impact it had on his family.
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A study by the Mayo Clinic highlighted potential fertility issues linked to puberty blockers in boys.
Vivian Musk came out as transgender and legally changed her name in June 2022, expressing a desire to sever ties with her biological father.
Musk's relocation of SpaceX headquarters from California to Texas was influenced by his disapproval of legislation limiting parental involvement in gender-related issues in schools.
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