Royal Society Faces Mounting Pressure to Expel Musk
The Royal Society, Britain's esteemed scientific institution, is set to hold an emergency meeting next month to consider revoking Elon Musk's Fellowship after more than 2,700 scientists accused him of "disreputable" behavior and political bias, the Daily Mail reported.
The Royal Society, Britain's esteemed scientific institution, is set to hold an emergency meeting next month to consider revoking Elon Musk's fellowship after more than 2,700 scientists accused him of "disreputable" behavior and political bias, the Daily Mail reported.
The decision follows mounting criticism from scientists who argue that Musk's behavior and political affiliations undermine the society's values.
The controversy began after biologist Stephen Curry authored an open letter signed by over 2,700 scientists calling for Musk's removal.
According to the Daily Mail, the letter accuses the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla of breaching the Royal Society's code of conduct. It cites his online rhetoric, involvement in right-wing politics, and support for President Donald Trump's administration.
Additionally, concerns have been raised over Musk's participation in Trump's newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, and its alleged adverse effects on the scientific community.
"The situation is rendered more serious because Mr. Musk now occupies a position within the Trump administration that has over the past several weeks engaged in an assault on scientific research in the U.S. that has fallen foul of federal courts," Curry wrote.