> I don't think anyone can truly understand what power does to the human brain in general and their brain specifically

But you purport to? :)

Power is such a nebulous term and can mean a lot of things. Of course, persuasive power, such as by reputation or actual charisma (not the case here), is a thing. But I think also in this case, at least as much as I can glean from others, Musk already had them at hello.