Elon Musk's Biographer: 'He's Addicted to Drama, He's Addicted to Risk' | WSJ

[@CarlWByrne]

Of course his father declined to talk about his own abusive behaviors and then spoke out to defend Elon for his… he wasn’t defending his Son, he was defending himself. We all get our monsters from somewhere…

[@YoYo-gt5iq]

This guy is very good at articulating big things in a short burst.

[@FUYouTubeCensors]

'this guy' happens to be former VP Mike Pence's younger brother

[@everObvious]

He should be a writer. 😐

[@caleb4358]

No, he’s not Greg Pence.

[@valyeo123]

Great questions by the interviewer, he clearly did his homework!

[@TeshTube]

Echo this!

[@Carfeu]

When you’re poor you have personality disorder, when you’re rich you have demon mode 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@wayando]

We all have it though ... Those who make use of it get credit regardless of whether they are not millionaires ... Those who destroy things get credit for that too even if they are billionaires.

[@abrahammanzo2455]

It's what you do with it that matters. You can use an intense OCD personality to blame others & waste your life or use it to be obsessed about creating a successful product/service. In Elon's situation he has endured much as a child, but with that has chosen to create value for the market place and gained status by it.

[@RoniForeva]

It's because there is no useful or productive outcome to your personality disorder when you are poor. However, when you are rich the outcome is Tesla, space X, paypal, etc. etc.

[@LennarthAnaya]

Awesome, someone who thinks. Have a nice day sir.

[@LennarthAnaya]

@@abrahammanzo2455 it's what you do, not what you ask others to do or even potentially steal ideas from others. If the sir who accurately pointed this out hasn't been able to "push others to do" or to "steal others' ideas" could be what makes his point, besides your attitude towards one or another who could potentially have exactly the same personality, but you worship one and disregard the other.

[@ForemanMD]

Great questions. Great answers. Good journalism all around. 👏

[@TheThomasmbajjwe]

Agreed!

[@NorthLoftier]

This is not just Elon's biographer. This is a genius himself, in his accurate and engaging writing and journaling.

[@nicholasblake1392]

Musk's behavior during and immediately after his demon mode(s)' is an extremely valuable insight from Isaacson. Great interview.

[@inconvenienttruths7953]

He would have written it as 'intense mode' if Elon voted and sided with the Biden admin or Democrat Party !

[@sean7098]

Everything about Politics huh. He’s been extremely complimentary about Musk but one small negative and oh no he’s against my political party, it’s all because of that!!!!

[@mariaskoozynska3486]

Demon mode is called “dissociation” which is the state where people who experienced extreme trauma switch (from their regular self to almost a different personality) due to their brains thinking this is how they can protect themselves. It’s more common than you’d think but dangerous if people in power switch and have the access to hurt others.

[@taylorc2542]

Extreme trauna? Nobody has a perfect childhood but his his in the better half of the world.

[@mariaskoozynska3486]

I know nothing about his childhood, I assumed there was trauma... @@taylorc2542

[@smackoholick]

​@taylorc2542 you know not of which you speak.

[@moocorp4574]

@@taylorc2542 South Africa better half😂

[@foke449]

@@taylorc2542 Trauma has nothing to do with being born rich or poor

[@shivasundar]

When you are middle class, you go to meet HR to get fired; when you are rich - you can plead demon mode.

[@jpeerless111]

I heard he's one of those creepy Baal/Balaam worshipers... Creepy...

[@AmorWithoutBorders]

This guy became Elon's unofficial therapist 💜

[@ミミ-o9u]

Exactly my thought

[@kristinejensen1417]

This man did an incredible job interpreting Elon to write this book. Thankyou for this interview

[@HGMKYN]

His biography of Steve Jobs was one of my favorite books as a kid, this one’s a must-read

[@dormbasedbusiness]

*musk-read

[@goodtimesbadtimes5273]

These nothing to read about these people once you study psychology. Don't waste your time, study Psychopathy, sociopathy, Narcisisam etc.

[@stevenkimdmd]

​@@goodtimesbadtimes5273Those books are extremely boring, without tangible real-life examples you can relate to. I would suggest read the biograpies first and if you are interested in going deeper, read those textbooks. Then it will click.

[@everObvious]

"A 😳 kid?" Dude. I bought that book when it first came out; that was just yesterday. (Am I...😨...THAT old?)

[@TechTalkSweden]

@@everObviousmy thoughts exactly

[@klauszinser]

The interview was well done. Walter Isaacson got to know Elon Musk now. I am interested either in comparing people from his other books or maybe Mr Isaacson himself starts to compare a little. With nearly all this people - alive or already death - he has dealt with I am sure there is crazyness and genius. Musk is much more universal active than all the others (even this US President had invented a lightning protector). It's good that he helps to understand Musk better. But we also have to admire the Mr Musk was open to him and gave him the freedom.

[@ElonMusk-ry2bq]

Hey there! I appreciate your engagement with my content and the financial info I give out, how are you doing today?

[@sylviaowega3839]

Being bullied at school is very traumatic for hyper sensitive individuals like Elon Musk; -and I know as someone whom got bullied relentlessly like myself. Hearing about him getting bullied and how difficult his life was certainly brings tears to my eyes; and like him it was so hard for me to talk about it.

[@Mister.Unknown]

His father is giving true Jos Verstappen / Joe Jackson vibes, a brutal father figure that simply abused his children by all measures, in expectation of "Making or Breaking" them. (In the case of Max's father, he straightaway told him, for years, he should just quit karting because he was bad and would never sit on a F1 car)

[@franciumruel615]

I did not see this analogy coming up. But now that I think about it, you just hit the nail!

[@Mister.Unknown]

@@Paul-qk3wr That is true, Max has even spoken about how he counters his father with his natural calm and non-confrontational competitiveness.

[@Peruaan]

@@Paul-qk3wr you can still clearly see little signs of man's pain

[@mainstreet3023]

I was telling a Musk insider who hasn’t read the book yesterday that it’s a magnificent biography. It is really persistent and well-rounded - a great read. The language was surprisingly apposite and advanced. Because I love words, it was weird to see somebody using them so well in 2024. It is quite lulling to listen to the audiobook. This is a celebrated visionary, leader and hands-on businessman that we are given access to, and should our paths cross, we have been warned. But moreover this is somebody who knows what he’s doing and does it despite the perception of hubris. I wonder whether it’s possible for me to admire somebody more.

[@Stierenkloot]

He blew up without a care because he’s a full blown psychopathic narcissist. I’ve worked for a guy just like that. They literally can’t comprehend how abhorrent their behavior is so they don’t mask it.

[@leviwallace9647]

Okay Sigmund Freud, I’d you say so 👏

[@rchgmer863]

Man ive been waiting for this guy's biography for years and now I finally get to see something about it. Finally 🙏

[@Rudzani]

@@jayandgemNobody said it would

[@taral927]

Well, he got no money. When he needs money, he will smoke weeds publicly or do something stupid in order to nose dive his share values, primarily of Tesla. Guess, who buys them back? Himself. Public is fooled, but majority doesn't know.

[@genevaguerin]

This is the latest of multiple biographies on Musk, fyi.

[@deathsinger1192]

@@genevaguerin I think with "this guy" he was referring to Isaacson

[@catc8927]

That “demon mode” Isaacson describes is narcissistic rage. It’s a very cold rage, narcissists instantly forget why they were mad when it’s over, and they’re usually very surprised or even upset if the target of their rage is still feeling hurt or wary afterwards. It’s very sad that Elon recognizes how awful his dad’s hour-long rages were to him, but doesn’t have the insight to see that he does the same thing to other people himself.

[@tatyanaranson]

Are you Elon’s therapist? This is not a valid diagnosis but speculation.

[@bradleyboyer9979]

What? You have no idea what you're talking about.

[@juliahello6673]

People always stereotype billionaires and successful people as narcissists. It’s so boring to stereotype and hate. Real people are so much more interesting. Elon is, in some ways, the opposite of a narcissist in that he is so focused on his projects that everything else disappears, including the feelings of others (and his own feelings). If you MUST stereotype, stereotype him as on the autistic spectrum because that trait is central to those people. He does see himself as an essential figure in huge missions like saving humanity from extinction, which seems pretty egocentric, but since he is actually accomplishing those missions perhaps it’s accurate and not delusional.

[@thegreatwhite1885]

I've been and seen many in demon mode; it's about moving a mountain under tremendous pressure, risk and uncertainty of success. Not about your fweel-fweels. Make sure you clock out before you leave,...

[@Dan-hs8lb]

if you've ever worked on something extremely hard, you'd understand you need to sometimes channel a coldness to make tough, but necessary decisions

[@MAYWAHITO]

I am I the only one who doesn't obsess with his success projects???Elon Musk is still heavily wounded child... very wounded

[@k.k.c8670]

Well, who isn't 'wounded'?

[@MAYWAHITO]

Reason why never judge anyone in extremes...❤

[@appearingthroughdimensions8117]

Hilarious how WSJ and all the media outlets become exactly in sync with each other when they need to change your perspective on a specific person

[@banditodwardo4028]

very interesting, seriously.......i do wonder if there is someone specifically you have in mind other than mr. demon mode here? sound like you got someone in mind, who? i feel slightly uninformed after your comment

[@NotYourBusiness-bp2qn]

@@banditodwardo4028 Bernie Sanders comes to mind. But there are many others.

[@inconvenienttruths7953]

I would check the biographer's bank account, email, phone records over the past 5 years ! That would tell us who directs who!

[@ravoid36]

elon has done that himself. everyone till 2019 believed he was the smartest person on earth. post 2020 everyone thinks he's an idiot

[@ashishy]

@@ravoid36 Maybe its just you

[@vikram.SumerSingh]

Very good interviewer, well done WSJ

[@ElonMusk-ry2bq]

Hey there! I appreciate your engagement with my content and the financial info I give out, how are you doing today?

[@shantanukulkarni8883]

Indeed!! Right questions asked in the right way. I especially liked how they put the 'algorithm' question. The answers were very clear too!

[@shosho4real]

I'm currently in the middle of his biography on Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson. The book is Elon beneath the veil. Elon up close and personal... past, present and future. Great read btw

[@ChrisNYPilot]

I agree with Elon's father, saying Demon mode is inappropriate as it conveys evil. He is not engaging in evil. He is direct and sometimes mean, and aggressive. But then again, Tesla and SpaceX almost failed several times and he puts tremendous pressure on himself every day; and, he expects others to do the same. I would not want to work for him, but I do admire his success very much. Yes, he would have a better life if he were in therapy and could sort out what is necessary from what is hurting his happiness and personal growth. The obsession with work seems, at least in part, an avoidance of other aspects of his life, in an addictive way, perhaps driven by his childhood or Asperger's social pains.

[@viracocha2021]

Maybe the word Demon sales more books. You cant work 100h a week without being intense about your goals.

[@damiancrypto3361]

Some people like the some pressure, others don't. Often great missions require intense pressure.

[@Coastpsych_fi99]

How can you claim you admire someone that you wouldn’t work for and that treats people horribly.

[@frenchcat2910]

It's how other people see him, pretty sure he quoted grimes.

[@anaalnsiqueira]

If by success Errol meant financial/entrepreneurial success…. He is a great father. Some people’s measure success by very different criteria. How about inner peace or not suffering all the time. I think Elon himself says in interviews he doesn’t see himself as a success, that it’s not pleasant/fun being him - not only because of responsibilities and power but because he is an emotional captive of trauma: restless, propelled to tirelessly accomplish in order to appease suffering… even enjoyment is a challenge.

[@panama-canada]

A brilliant interview!!!

[@robertforrester578]

My boss is a douch bag too . . . . and I'm self employed.

[@ExcurTion]

Wife!? 😅

[@robertforrester578]

@@ExcurTion No. Me.

[@RHt09]

LOL

[@Crazyreseller]

Book just arrived today…looking forward to getting into it tonight.

[@ghislainauchecorne]

Great interview, he also well explained first principles and “The algorithm” Elon runs with… ❤

[@martinlutherkingsainvil8865]

This video is informative, very insightful about the subject.

[@luvcats120]

I truly admire the man. Sometimes it’s hard to understand the mind of a genius, as they are often on a completely different level when it comes to understanding complex processes. I am not an expert but am somewhat informed, and I would suggest that his behavior seems quite typical for someone with Asperger’s. I would also suggest that his “Jekyll and Hyde” displays stem from the way his father treated him as a child. Those scars stay with a person forever (my opinion).

[@Josh1.8]

This old man is not a "biographer" it's a "slanderer" Let Elan Musk write his own biography.

[@davidc5191]

When they showed a picture of the father at the end, the first person I thought of was Christopher Walken. And perhaps the resemblance in more ways than one.

[@mrluxcap]

Wow great interview! There's a lot to learn about Elon Musk. I've actually recently posted a video about his love for cars 🖤 2:37

[@gennadijgrinzevith4780]

It's fascinating to delve into Elon Musk's diverse interests and contributions.

[@bossaries]

love that car collection vid you did!

[@antoniettabedee]

Elon Musk is truly a role model for our times, his words, actions and accomplishments are so amazing, the video you posted is truly wonderful and worth watching.

[@Digitaldollarszone]

elon he just a genius, i really admire him

[@AlvaMarjorieSeguerra]

I agree, that is amazing! He has a real passion for cars.

[@Eric-zo8wo]

0:20: 🚀 Elon Musk has multiple personalities and can be both a hardcore engineer and a problematic figure, but he was surprisingly open and transparent during the author's two-year shadowing experience. 2:19: 😔 Elon Musk's childhood experiences and relationship with his father have had a significant impact on his personality and behavior. 4:28: 😳 Elon Musk's 'Demon Mode' is a trance-like state where he becomes cold and brutal, often not remembering his actions afterwards. 6:36: 🔥 Elon Musk's approach to problem-solving and decision-making through first principles and the algorithm. 8:49: 🚀 Elon Musk's control freak tendencies and focus on product may hinder him from giving up control over his companies, but most of his ventures have been successful. Recap by Tammy AI

[@phoenixmorphix]

Thank you Tammy ❤️

[@lm_b5080]

Its interesting that he claimed on SNL to have Asbergers. Listening to this it sounds more like borderline personaliry disorder

[@grantguy8933]

Elon is a doer.

[@gardendeeds]

Ok, So I need to inform the world about "Demon Mode". Trust me, Im talking from experience from SA as I, and many other SA young boys had to deal with all these psychological issues growing up. It's actually a common problem here in SA. It starts will trauma as a child, having your family or farther choose your enemies side, feels like betrayal to a child. This in turn creates trauma when we older as we felt alone and no one had or back growing up. This also in turn creates anxiety to get out and make something of yourself when older. (the birth of Demon Mode) Forming closely to the theory, "Success is the best Revenge". I still deal with this issue on a daily but am fully aware that it gave me the opportunity to be in-charge of very educated people whilst I was 24 in the corporates. Demon mode gets stuff done, even if it's a result of trauma.

[@gjd424]

So we are suppose to feel sorry for Elon being beat up for being mean to a kid that had his father die!? Narcissist always try to play the victim to justify their own bad behavior and change the narrative.

[@taylorc2542]

I think there's a lot a pyschobabble going on trying to analyze a pretty mundane childhood.

[@alexanderphilip1809]

​@@gjd424and he is filthy rich. dont think he cares about your judgement of him or mine for that matter.

[@tethergobrrr]

He’s experiencing narcissistic rage storms. He was always a sociopath.

[@gjd424]

@@alexanderphilip1809 he wouldn’t be on every podcast and interview if he didn’t care about public perception

[@apureenergyme8573]

We human has a tendency that when somebody become so successful in one area of their life, all the sudden this person automatically become some kind of “ god”, whatever he behaves and said about other areas of opinions all seems very valuable and as some golden wisdom. Elon has no doubt very very distinctive in his career, but his personality has huge problems, anyone likes drama and chaos means this person is not emotional grounded and mature, is not healthy and well. Because of his emotionally not well, now I actually having doubts on what he does, where he is going to really land for the humanity. He can’t love, he doesn’t really know what real love is, so how a person like this can bring humanity to a real better place?!

[@michaellee7841]

Every self made rich person has a "demon mode". You don't become a self made billionaire by being nice to people.

[@midishh]

I fear people will use this as inspiration and think they need to behave this way

[@coryc9040]

​@@midishhthey already do. Fake it till you make it is another one. Look at Elizabeth Holmes

[@The_Quaalude]

We demons out here 🔫😈

[@organizer14]

Elon Musk is really committed to truth and making very important contributions, a trail blazer!

[@MaTara01]

Whose truth is he committed to? I would even question whether he can see the real truth about himself and the world.

[@Hersenvrees]

@@MaTara01 Do tell, what is the real truth about Elon and the world?

[@MaTara01]

@@Hersenvrees He believes he can control everything, but he can't. The world is bigger than Musk, is pretty much uncontrollable and will outlive Musk & his AI avatar or cryogenic body etc. etc.

[@charlech]

You just gave Elon the idea to add a new mode to Tesla vehicles 😈

[@oliviapourkarim5697]

I'm so happy my life is totally changed. I've been earning $10,250 returns from my $2,500 Investment every 13 days😇

[@nntflow7058]

Oh god, his fanboys at it again....

[@alaharoun3363]

Cringe

[@charlech]

@@nntflow7058 And who are you? A nobody, just doing the hating instead of actually creating impact

[@nntflow7058]

@@charlech I'm a former tesla owner, fanboy.

[@andrewphilips2457]

Curious how honest he will be. If he ever refers to Musk as the founder of Tesla I'll know he missed the mark.

[@yelinmanu7204]

People like Elon Musk are obsessed with profit. Who protects us against such companies?

[@oshanewilliams8865]

I beg to differ

[@The_Quaalude]

Protect yourself

[@phalynwilliams4119]

I think that it is cute that his dad denies that Elon has a “demon” mode especially since the dad is primarily blamed for creating that weakness in his son. Sounds like Errol has a “demon” mode of his own so, of course, he is full of denials about how his mistreated his family.

[@paulmichaelfreedman8334]

For the first time in my life I am now planning to buy a BOOK.

[@polpol1005]

sad to hear

[@awesomedude_6976]

@@polpol1005yes very sad and notice how they say “buy”, not read.

[@The_Quaalude]

Im gonna listen to the audiobook 🤣

[@mihaelaabramovich316]

Elon Musk is the Messiah❤

[@rollerboogie]

Part of me really wants to go all in working at one of musks companies on something interesting. I just think it’s very difficult to deal with that level of stress for years on end and don’t know if it’s worth it

[@matthewsamuel1029]

You will simply get laid off after all your hard work

[@Otto-mq8lg]

His explanation of demon mode almost sounds like an aura before an epileptic seizure.

[@Dr.KitKat720]

Your honor In my clients defense, he was in demon mode

[@florenciovela7570]

Awesome 👌

[@junerm21]

I don't think this is accurate about Elon Musk. He is not addicted to anything. There is no addiction. He is just Calculating, in a Positive Way, both Quantitatively and Qualitatively.

[@phalynwilliams4119]

I am currently 2 chapters away from finishing his biography 📚 on Elon. I highly recommend it. I think that I will read his biography on Steve Jobs next.

[@DarenYoong]

Great interview and insightful questions!

[@BusinessFinancialNetwork]

Risk = Reward #neurodiversity #ego

[@Sparksnorthern]

Anyone that has a long tenure in business or in engineering will realize that not much is that profound in this interview. Having said that, it will be fun to read and learn about Elon.

[@jakubadamowicz]

From all the questions that could have been asked the best innovator currently on this planet, every question was wasted.

[@AreHan1991]

Sounds like Elon’s «demon mode» is a replicate of how his father behaved, but maybe milder. Quite common

[@DG790118]

Feel the same way.

[@falcon2489]

Good point there.

[@tdf123emcee2]

More like he learned to redirect the negative side of his personality to get out a positive outcome. If you can't change figure out ways to move forward instead of just blatantly hurting people without making any progress. However that doesn't excuse mistreatment of employees, so it comes to a decision of whether or not you are willing to work with someone that is not perfect but that is making a change.

[@TheRythmofsoul]

no risk no gain. He is a genius

[@organizer14]

We also do not agree he is a control freak - we believe he feels responsible to achieving the missions he feels very important - and when necessary he will put in his two cents as part of his responsibility and calling.

[@johnjohnson3709]

I don’t see control freak although there’s some of it there. I always see a man trying to prove himself. Probably from childhood.

[@spaceowl5957]

@@johnjohnson3709 I do think he cares a lot about making humanity better. He talks about that all the time. Might also be connected to childhood pain stuff. E.g. I've been scapegoated a lot as a kid and I think it makes me care more about weak people mistreated

[@SK22000]

Elon is the reason we have labor laws

[@elibullockpapa9012]

Wonder if “demon mode” can turn twitter into a super app. I doubt it, but it’ll be cool to see him try.

[@MarkWTK]

well the autobiographer did say twitter is a whole different ball game because it's more on Emotional Intelligence.

[@princegerald3189]

I'm so happy my life is totally changed. I've been earning $10,250 returns from my $2,500 Investment every 13 days😇

[@heyimalvin]

Why not? Surely is easier than rocket science

[@jameswoods2576]

It's an engineering problem.@@MarkWTK

[@amani_art]

Never bet against Elon Musk

[@kacyandlaura]

From personal experience, people with a kind of brain injury can go off on people and then forget it. It sounds like he was beaten badly enough to get a brain injury. It can’t be diagnosed but after you die they can look at your brain and see it.

[@Ktalks100]

I witnessed a type of 'demon mode' in a person and their eyes glinted with that determined intensity of a hunting predator like a leopard. They calmly took charge of a very difficult emotionally charged situation and went to work. They handled the complexity and difficulty, with great efficiency and we all benefitted tremendously from it. I was completely floored and impressed by just how well things turned out because of the intervention of this person who came to the rescue. Then I saw an empty packet of pills left lying on the floor. ..Turns out that person was on Ritalin...

[@diarysawan]

Lol

[@filipedrisostes5656]

Great Interview

[@BellaBenny1337]

I ask myself if demon mode is what got his companies being successful or could they’ve been even more successful if he created a work environment of respect and human decency?

[@diegochavez8752]

good point, but we'd never know. People just can guess and make hypothesis. However there's plenty of evidence from social scientists that good enviroment is better for employees performance rather than sorta rangers training mode.

[@videonaj]

There is no such thing as an always kind always sweet boss that is successful. A parent it never perfect but does always care. If you dont get a blow up every now and then you probably dont care about the end result all that much.

[@michaelhill6451]

What do you mean by successful? He's never run a company that was profitable.

[@me044shallen9]

@@diegochavez8752 this instance seems different because the ones who cannot tolerate leave and the ones how stay are people who are really passonate about the thing they do. with tesla the thing is if u are qualified to work there you can easily find other jobs so it becomes sort of a choice to stay so he gets the top people who are willing to give their everything.

[@leslieleong5522]

working for Elon = money! 1st principle calculation....amazing...

[@dontarguewithidiots7459]

He's human. I LOVE LOVE LOVE what he's done in the world (Tesla, SpaceX, Twitter, PayPal, all of it) but we need to remember these CEOs are just people. And, to be honest, you don't get to be THIS successful without some MAJOR personality quirks/dysfunctions.

[@isferfun3909]

Definitely companies nowadays need more leaders like Elon. 👍

[@jamesmayy5803]

Nah he annoying

[@isferfun3909]

@@jamesmayy5803 still get the job done

[@sureshnishtala2887]

That Demon Mode is kinda intresting thing ever about Elon Musk

[@TarBoysWorldWide]

Maybe he’s just had too many sycophants telling him he’s a super genius for too long and now he believes it.

[@The_Quaalude]

When you're the richest man in the world you do whatever you want 😭

[@naminasae0048]

His work on the Steve Jobs biography was great

[@SkyIon]

The Elon Musk book I know is by Ashlee Vance. I'll check this guy out

[@libiroli]

AV and Bloomberg News are cheerleaders for the wealthy. Isaacson is a real journalist.

[@Jodzy504]

First principle thinking is what I learnt from Elon Musk. And for that, Thank you Mr. Musk. Love and light to you.

[@azizbelhadj9175]

Elon's father saying he must have been a good parent while still denying the abusive claims by his son is so delusional.

[@nunyabidness6820]

In this whole interview the Walter speaks on various things and most importantly he reveals elon's algorithm which is amazing and has the potential to change the way we create new products or services, yet this video aims to draw people in by the basis of his ' flawd ' character which was due to his rough upbringing. No wonder people hate legacy media.

[@staceysteele5064]

Lots of Elon haters on this channel. Buy the book and make an educated decision about him.

[@skytech2501]

You either love him or hate him, there is no middle ground. However I think I understand why they hate him because it makes them feel insignificant 😅

[@alimfuzzy]

I'm going through the comments, most are elon fans.

[@fransmurati2370]

Listening to you guys here, makes me think of the typical bullies.

[@vladwochinki3020]

being elon musk will have haters no matter what good the person is. This is because musk are often held to a higher standard than the average person. he is expected to be perfect, and any mistake he make is magnified and scrutinized. This can lead to a lot of negative attention, even from people who don't know him personally. There are a few reasons why people might hate the person. Some people may be jealous of his success. Others may disagree with his opinions or beliefs. Still others may simply enjoy being negative and tearing people down. Whatever the reason, it's important to remember that not everyone will like you, no matter what you do.

[@favorita9184]

True statement

[@raminMTL]

​@favorita9184 don't forget the other side: it also brings with it apologists who will defend any wrongdoings he might commit too.

[@indoex]

Even a normal person will have haters. Let alone elon..

[@bartholen]

"This is because musk are often held to a higher standard than the average person. he is expected to be perfect, and any mistake he make is magnified and scrutinized." Yes. Why shouldn't he be? He's constantly in the public eye, boasts about every single thing his company does, and inserts himself into any conversation he wants whether his input is of any value or not. And he is the richest man in the world. He's not some guy from the block, he is one of the most powerful people alive. Why would such a person not be held to a higher standard?

[@aminahabu2313]

These are good questions

[@Supreme_Lobster]

A sign of a good leader is one who people keep coming back to him. Although abrasive, he is not a sociopath as portrayed by most mainstream media.

[@oneshothunter9877]

You know him personally?

[@Supreme_Lobster]

@@oneshothunter9877 I know what sociopaths and psychopaths are like. They play a game that is not iterable over decades so they have to keep jumping around, as people realize they dont reciprocate. Clearly not the case here

[@Doggchief]

"By Mainstream media" he litterally uplifts, endorses and marginalizes on his platform, he paved a way for hate and fails to take care of his own family. This man is a sociopath and you don't need any coverage to see it. His behaviour when analyzed morally and objectively dissected with most ethical structures is immoral.

[@k.k.c8670]

Million or multi-million dollar packages will guarantee that. You make it sound as if those people came back just for fun.

[@leetchad]

​@@k.k.c8670the kind of people who can get offers that high can also get it anywhere across the industry. Especially in tech.

[@choonjalee874]

Elon Musk had rough life but with his many reading 📖 with his intelligent success his life. God bless Elon Musk’s hard working and blessings 😅🎉

[@maxjames00077]

Elon needs more attention than my 3 year old son, can't stand him anymore.

[@cinerella8931]

The worst was when he duelled Zuckerberg for a fight, kept postponing it and came with excuses and then chickened out. Only needed attention and probably never thought Zuck would actually accept the duel.

[@realmadrid5582]

LOL

[@klassiskmusikk7098]

@@cinerella8931 would have loved to see the zuck owning him in the cage 😂

[@warrenbuffett586]

@@klassiskmusikk7098 For real tho, what was he thinking, he's like 55 and unfit as heck, while Mark is doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments.

[@maxjames00077]

@@cinerella8931 exactly..

[@nimmms]

Great !

[@damir2052]

He's a bully; that's usually how it goes.

[@beakytwitch7905]

Today I bought a copy of the Elon Musk biography. Of course following the 5 principles of manufacturing I first searched for a free PDF version, then went for a secondhand paperback. It comes with postal charges included so I don't have to pay extra for postage or collect it myself. 😅😊

[@jlljjl]

And yet Most of his direct reports want to stay and advance the mission? They probably agree and advance that hardcore culture further into the organization.... Creating change never seen before or at such speed/scale. No one is forced to work there and if you don't fit the culture get out of the way.

[@The_Quaalude]

Good

[@AnnaMishel]

I think Elon is addicted to innovation, achievement, hard work. We are so lucky to have him!

[@mhfs61]

The last question is a typical question of a narrow minded person IMO. Instead of cheering on a person who’s doing great work for humanity (while battling his demons), they are looking for his downfall and disregarding his achievements. How often do you mention in the same line that he is the wealthiest man on Earth, that he also paid the most taxes than anyone else on Earth. None of the other billionaires come close, while most use several schemes to avoid paying taxes. I don’t mean you don’t have to be critical, but the eagerness to bring Elon Musk down is astonishing. Nowadays Edison and Ford are remembered for their greatness, while their flaws are mentioned in a byline. Nikola Tesla still isn’t revered as he should be. I wonder when it becomes apparent that Elon Musk is Thomas Edison and Henry Ford combined. Most people in the Musk companies eventually realise his vision, so it’s not all Elon Musk, but is the driving force.

[@GntlTch]

Please don't eulogize Edison nor impose Edison on Musk. Edison was a scoundrel and a thief. Whatever you may think of Musk, he is not a thief and he pays for goods received. Unlike what Edison did to Nikola Tesla.

[@junerm21]

He doesn't care if you're taking notes on him. He's a Scientist. He's an Engineer. He Blazes His Own Trail.

[@NewYork7914]

Seems like his dark mode torturing the innocent ppl.😅

[@anyoneanyone28]

WSJ.. the freshest and juiciest cherry picked journalism in town

[@Keturah-Abigail1]

I guess… I saw his book while at work and it caught my eye. So far it is interesting.

[@loftsatsympaticodotc]

Walter Isaacson has done a commendable job. Trying to round up all of the facets of Elon, must have been like trying to herd cats. I'd say... Mercurial.. is a good moniker...

[@juliehirsch1150]

If anyone is addicted to drama, it's this biographer - throwing around words like addicted as well as diagnosing multiple personalities for Elon. Hollywood-style script writing using extreme vocabulary to attract readers - (got to get them to feel something huh?)

[@renanoliveira0]

The interviewer's look of disdain and mockery is glaringly obvious. It makes the interview somewhat unpleasant to watch. They should have picked someone with better emotional intelligence to more subtly mask their personal opinions.

[@thl205]

basically, he's your average soulless, psychopathic techbro but with a messiah complex

[@shou635]

And yet it’s people like that who get stuff done.

[@fray3dendsofsanity]

@@shou635 it's people like that who are craven enough to chase money and status and fame no matter the cost or lack of ethics. And money is all they need to "get stuff done". In case you haven't noticed, a lot of those people end up being predators, abusers and complete psychopaths who run major businesses and governments. perhaps it's time we reframe what we consider to be worthy of leadership skills. You can be ambitious without being completely unhinged, we just seem to let the unhinged MF's run rampant without any consequences or repercussions. society is completely out of balance because we have completely imbalanced people calling a lot of the shots

[@maikelnas6838]

You no what they say "big Risks big Rewards.."

[@adrianaadnan9958]

Yeah. He's just being himself. What you see is what you get.

[@ElonMusk-ry2bq]

Hey there! I appreciate your engagement with my content and the financial info I give out, how are you doing today?

[@shway1]

the ridiculous amount of scam bots in this comment section and others under videos about him tells yo everything you need to know about his fans

[@denisevarner7308]

While many have empathy for Elon Musk, his neurological system is definitely operating outside of balanced optimized biology. I do not see him collaborating with any humanitarian structures. He does intentionally self censor when interviewing one on one.

[@thedeterrentforlife]

No no, he is addicted to drama

[@mukamuka0]

Who wouldn't? that's how Click baited works....and conspiracy still selling like hot cake

[@thedeterrentforlife]

@@mukamuka0 yeah but he is seriously addicted to drama