Norwegian legislator, Marius Nielsen of the Progress Party, has reportedly nominated Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, for the Nobel Peace Prize. Nielsen highlighted Musk's advocacy for free speech and acknowledged Starlink's assistance to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia as grounds for the nomination.
As a member of Norway's Energy and Environment Committee, Nielsen submitted Musk's nomination for the prestigious award. The process involves creating a shortlist of nominees by the end of March, with the Norwegian Nobel Committee revealing its majority vote in October. The award ceremony is anticipated to take place at the conclusion of the year.
Marius Nielsen, the Norwegian lawmaker who nominated Elon Musk for the Nobel Peace Prize, emphasized Musk's significant contributions through various tech companies. Nielsen highlighted Musk's roles in founding, owning, or leading these companies, all dedicated to improving societies, expanding knowledge of both Earth and space, and fostering global communication and connectivity. According to Nielsen, Musk's endeavors have played a crucial role in making the world a more interconnected and secure place, as reported by the New York Post.
Marius Nielsen, the Norwegian lawmaker who put forth Elon Musk's nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, emphasized Musk's impact on free speech through X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter. Nielsen contended that Musk's contributions allowed global discussions, idea exchange, and mutual understanding, contributing significantly to world prosperity and peace. Nielsen emphasized the importance of diverse opinions and critical thinking in fostering evolution and collaboration.
Moreover, Musk's role in aiding Ukraine's fight against Russia through Starlink received commendation. Ukrainian officials praised Starlink for enabling communication among troops despite Russia's attempts to restrict Ukraine's internet access.
While Elon Musk's nomination may spark controversy due to his polarizing nature, it's noteworthy that this isn't the first time a contentious figure has been nominated by a member of Norway's Progress Party. In 2020, Christian Tybring-Gjedde, also from the Progress Party, nominated then-US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in brokering the Abraham Accords. The 2020 Nobel Peace Prize was ultimately awarded to the World Food Programme.
---------The article excerpted from TESLARATI.