To be clear: “Elon” isn’t the name of the person but rather the name of the position, which von Braun describes as something like an elected meritorical leader or president.” It is most likely that Braun took the name “Elon” straight out of the Jewish Old Testament Bible, where Elon was the name of one of the six minor Judges of Israel.
This 1953 Book “Mars Project” by rocket scientist Von Braun, predicted a person named Elon would bring humans to Mars One of the big problems is weaponized technology. TV is one of the most potent weapons. Elon is a figurehead for something, as well as an individual who has called out empire.
I don't trust him, but still pretty cool.