Echoes of Rome: Elon Musk's governmental reforms and the lessons from history

Abstract

This article analyses Elon Musk’s governmental reforms through the historical lens of the Gracchi brothers’ reforms in ancient Rome. It explores how ambitious attempts to streamline governance and disrupt entrenched interests can lead to elite resistance, political instability, and unintended consequences. It draws parallels between Musk’s bureaucratic overhaul and Rome’s slide into factional conflict.