💨 Abstract

Elon Musk compared immigrants to orcs from J.R.R. Tolkien's books, suggesting they disrupt the peaceful, rural life of small British towns, likening them to the Shire. He claimed that a sudden influx of immigrants leads to crime, such as assaults on children, which he attributes to the "breaching" of these towns' protective barriers. Critics have labeled his remarks as dangerous and inaccurate, noting that Tolkien's hobbits thrive due to their virtues, not external protection.

Courtesy: Sarah Hooper