Agreed, (I'm Indian btw)
The author tries to slander an entire group of people by implying that their being white and male caused them to hate on her, I'm in no way denying the existence of fanboys but this is petty namecalling at best.
"Musk was indignant at comparisons to Donald Trump—another infamous journalist-hater of the moment—but he has clearly invited such comparisons through his behavior. Both men lack restraint in self-publishing. Both appear to be thin-skinned beyond reason. "
This is a direct quote from the article. Need anyone say more?
In way yes, it is not really about winning it is about being truly at the edge of your abilities mentally and physically though I understand your sentiment there is something innately human about war, about being on your limits, facing death and standing tall surely it is not beautiful and we can argue the ethics and motivations but it is a part of what makes us human.