Can the ‘Woke Mind Virus’ Be Destroyed?

A woman stomps on a free speech sign at the University of California–Berkeley in Berkeley, Calif., on Sept. 24, 2017. Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images

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Elon Musk recently made an appearance on HBO’s “Real Time.” The enigmatic billionaire and the host, Bill Maher, discussed a number of issues, including the rise of artificial intelligence and the very real threat of population collapse. The two also discussed what Musk refers to as the “woke mind virus,” a highly contagious, infective agent that’s pushing America toward the brink.