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Anyone who’s spent time observing the erratic, often contradictory behavior of billionaire Elon Musk in recent years could be forgiven for believing he’s lost a sense of direction. That tale of chaotic mismanagement and petty personal vendettas, however, isn’t the narrative told by acclaimed journalist and biographer…