'Tesla as the World’s Biggest Robot Company:' Elon Musk on AI and U.S. Innovation | WSJ

[@jeremyjudkins]

How do people hate this man?! He's a genius.

[@BrighamYen]

I like Elon, but I think he's so out of touch (not surprising since he's a billionaire). But not everyone wants to own or drive a car. Many Americans don't like driving and want to live in dense urban centers with great metro/subway accessibility. A walking lifestyle is so different from a driving lifestyle that most Americans are not only used to, but only aware of, sadly. You cannot build enough vehicle capacity to reduce traffic because it induces MORE DEMAND. Elon should know this. SMH.

[@AlphaCrucis]

A lot of people hate him because he's a billionaire and think that giving away his money will somehow make our problems go away, not appreciating his attempt and progress on innovating our way out of some of these problems.

[@joscaca]

He’s a wishful thinker and doesn’t quite understand the role of the government. Lol 😂 He thinks the roads his Teslas drive on could have been built by private companies. Or the help he gets from NASA and all the employees he’s poached from NASA. He’s at a point where he’s forgetting the influential role government has played in his ascent.

[@reecebrauer7289]

@@BrighamYen He's not out of touch, he's focusing on what he wants to work on. Who cares about those who don't want to drive, he doesn't so why would it matter. Not his target audience at all.

[@neninocencio9325]

I believe people hate him because of jealousy .

[@fatalislord2]

"People don't change their mind they just die". This is such a bold statement to make in public but so true. It takes a lot of self-reflecting and stepping down to admit that you were wrong about something and to learn from it. A lot of people reach a point where they get too full of themself and don't think about the possibility of growing more. They stagnate. As he describes with the job titles, they usually don't mean anything but they are used to justify opinions. He is so genuine and you can see that he means what he is preaching and this is getting rare nowadays. So I am happy he is still with us and hopefully for a long time to come!

[@johntheux9238]

He looks at humanity as an hivemind of which we are just cells. I agree with him but I can imagine how scared of him some people might be xD

[@fatalislord2]

@Back2NatureThis is a stupid claim...He is not responsible for your investment! Nobody forces anyone to buy shitcoins. Can he move the market? Absolutely yes! Because people like him, the same goes for other famous personalities. Do your own due diligence on your investments. But don't blame others for your losses.

[@cwtrex]

@@johntheux9238 I understand his point, but as someone who does look back and try to analyze my past thinking with new data over time (actually evolving my thoughts rather than stagnating) I can't help but feel it's some what of a mistake to apply that to everyone. I personally would love to live longer and grab assistance from memory improvements etc so that I can continue to analyze and evolve thoughts on more data. I realize this doesn't describe the majority of people. But with the drive to do so, one could gain further sight into topics that shorter living humans cannot. There is also an issue of lost wisdom and the ability to really compare with what has come before as generations die off. Sure there are books, movies, etc to give some glimpses, but one can never really have the eye of the beholder from the previous generation unless they lived it. Taking those experiences and being able to grow over time I think is where one can really excel.

[@cradlemonsterp9309]

Max Plank said something similar. New theories don't make people see the light. Old physicists die and new ones simply grew up with new theories. And that's physics, which is supposedly directly verifiable through experience.

[@cwtrex]

@@cradlemonsterp9309 "New theories don't make people see the light." As someone who has definitely changed opinions and mindset over time, I don't think I can agree with that. At least not as a 100% rule. Again, I get the thought that okay, so 2% of you or whatever might grow as you learn, but 98% don't and therefore it's a bad idea mindset about this. "verifiable through experience" - and I have verified through experience that a person can indeed grow and change. Doesn't obviously make it the rule, but I am self aware enough to not be full of myself as mentioned above and to know that no matter how little there might appear to be left to learn, one should never assume they know everything. It's a horrible mindset and I think the realization of that solves a lot.

[@abcd123553]

"Honestly, I would just can this whole bill. Don't pass it". I love this man.

[@markplott4820]

DELETE Government. DELETE All Subsidy , inc OIL & GAS.

[@intelligentcomputing]

"delete the bill" "government is not good at capital allocation"

[@mynameismatt2010]

What do those statements have to do with each other?

[@Mynameisgus94]

i meant in my house, we don’t spend if the money is not there. don’t pass it!!!

[@keshavleitan7800]

@@markplott4820 sorry but many people still like cheap electricity

[@saralapeach1797]

Body language - sincere, honest, humble and endearing. Communication- uses simple language to explain the hardest of topics, that anyone can understand, quick thinking and Hilarious. His bye is so endearing. We must protect the guy at all costs.

[@nikkialmonor7156]

We need to protect Elon, because his the only richest person, has been care for the humanity in that planet.

[@pohjames9998]

Very rare to have someone who is a genius, the richest, funny and yet very humble. 🥰

[@oshanewilliams8865]

Very underrated comment

[@chinoisachebe975]

I would ask you what he has invented so far as to call him a genius; but, I guess you’d laugh at my face, wouldn’t you?

[@mydutube]

@@chinoisachebe975 he is not scientist or inventor. He is a engineering minded entrepreneur. I recommend reading the book Lift Off by Eric Berger to get some perspective on what he does and how he leads teams of very smart engineers to succeed in doing seeming impossible things.

[@joanday5981]

Oh. My. God. "Very humble??" You can NOT be serious. I think even his most rabid fanboys would laugh at that.

[@CesarOzuna]

Best comment

[@JakubKudlacz]

Straight to the point, no fluff, I always enjoy listening how his mind works!

[@dominikjakaj1999]

no fluff

[@lanzer22]

Crazy that if he lies through his teeth and say only the things you want to hear, he would be much more loved by people.

[@AndyZach]

I also like how he thinks about each question, pausing before he answers.

[@shondra4663]

Me too!

[@donjones4719]

No evasion. Frank, freewheeling answered and very unconventional approaches. He must have been such a contrast to anyone else speaking at this conference. I bet that made them a little bit nervous.

[@samtownson6887]

I love how Elon speaks his mind and doesn’t worry about people pleasing

[@marclawson2536]

I am tired of these billionaire dorks, cuckolds and game show hosts sapping tax Dollars from desperately needed public programs and idolizing anti-Christian wealth.

[@marclawson2536]

I am tired of these billionaire dorks, cuckolds and game show hosts sapping tax Dollars from desperately needed public programs and idolizing anti-Christian wealth.

[@dcase20]

Uh… um… uh…uh… he sounds like a real genius.

[@timheidel5849]

@@dcase20 because he is not scripted...when Obama talked like that, people said he was "genuine" and "refreshing"...

[@YouLoveMrFriendly]

Yeah

[@ramacvr12]

I am watching this again and again and still not tired of it. I hope Elon lives for ever.

[@highestgood5169]

I liked what he said about subsidies. Cutting subsidies especially for fossil fuels would change things in very significant ways.

[@DumbledoreMcCracken]

Government subsidies are the lifeblood of Elon's enterprizes

[@shavonne4831]

Same.

[@p.t.9709]

@@DumbledoreMcCracken Actually not. May want to check your facts vs repeating a FUD propaganda line that has been disproved over and over and over.

[@fxrparlour1061]

@@DumbledoreMcCracken Tell me you didn't listen to the speaker, without telling me you didn't listen to the speaker.

[@mydutube]

​@@DumbledoreMcCracken That a lie. Can you elaborate what subsidies did Tesla receive that other auto makers did not? I bet you can't because you're just mechanically repeating lies without checking facts. Also, fossil fuel industries get thousands of times more subsidies for poisoning lungs of children. But you would be fine with that.

[@fauxjaux]

Elon is the most inspiring individual of his generation

[@masternobody1896]

yes

[@mydutube]

Yes, and it's also amazing that he never talks in grandiose manner or use corporate jargons that other CEOs and entrepreneur commonly use.

[@Widdermaker]

Yes, I could listen to him for hours. It’s amazing what this one man has done to help humanity when he could have just packed it in after getting his PayPal millions. I drive a Tesla EV powered by Tesla solar panels and Powerwall batteries in my house - I’m literally driving on sunshine. And I never get an electric bill and have NO power outages. My Tesla car is way quicker and more fun to drive than anything else I’ve ever driven. I can drive from Michigan to Florida in one day using Tesla’s Supercharger Network, and I don’t have to pay a dime to use it. I invested modestly in Tesla stock in early 2013, and it made me a multimillionaire able to retire early (60). He and his companies are now employing over 100,000 people generating billions in wages as well as billions in tax revenue for federal, state, and local gov’ts. America is super lucky to have this immigrant become an American.

[@mydutube]

@Redwood Myers Keep parroting misinformation fake news perpetrated by oil mafia and substandard gas car makers. It may become true!

[@justlooking4202]

@Redwood Myers Rockets that land themselves on robot drone ships in the ocean and cars that enjoy the highest owner satisfaction rating in the entire industry? At some point Musk haters start to sound like flat earthers.

[@mclovin6537]

This talk was like his haircut, short, dense, and to the point. Loved it.

[@eskim21]

So funny! Like your comment a lot :) LOL

[@MaximGhost]

It's not even his original head hair. Hair transplants cost $7.50 per follicle. I hear that he can afford it though.

[@georgegarcia566]

So… fake? Just messing around.

[@earnmyturns6305]

Same hair style as Kim Jong-Un

[@pw7225]

choppy

[@joshyoon]

Elon tells a bunch of CEOs to their faces that their titles don't mean anything. LOL.

[@ken-mb5cp]

Delete them all.

[@Samsonight33]

He’s a stud

[@InSaN3ViSioN]

Savage

[@robertcozart6067]

Truth!

[@AccessCode101]

That's because he's not a CEO. He's an engineer.

[@mugshack]

Outstanding & eloquent as always...All well said. Although I thought the host was a bit rude & sarcastic. Mr. Musk stays classy, kind & humble, regardless of the rudeness. This is what makes him an outstanding citizen!

[@pinuuturner7777]

Yep!

[@kathleenlangenbacher4407]

I also thought the interviewer was a bit snarky.

[@chrisn7847]

Elon is literally the best interview on the planet. Always a unique insight. Always a compelling way of thinking about a topic.. We are lucky to be alive to witness all that he is at the forefront of. Great job by the interviewer btw

[@paxdriver]

That's a bit over the top IMHO. Lol he's a guy. Our scientists and engineer have thoughts and ideas too but they write books and we stopped reading lol

[@bevvy.bee9]

@@paxdriver True, Elon's insight isn't particularly unique. Its just that we don't see other people's insights

[@phalanx2117]

Im an HVAC technician. My company was hired to work on putting AC in the rooms where fittings for SpaceX boosters are made. I wasn't allowed to take pics, but it was easily the most amazing, interesting, and awesome thing I've got to be apart of. I know I didn't design or build the boosters, but dammit I helped keep those people comfortable 😅

[@ЕвгениГеоргиев-т1я]

it is an importamt job. rockets don't build themself after all

[@whatdidujustsay2094]

Modern world as we know it wouldn't exist without heating and cooling.

[@Rodrigo-tk2fm]

You have contributed to the colonization of Mars, congratulations 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@alphaturtle3806]

Every little bit helps. You think they’d take volunteers to clean toilets at SpaceX? I’m sure they wouldn’t say no to everyone and I might have some spare time this weekend

[@Hollyweed1]

And THATS what matters. You 💯 helped humanity prosper with your part.

[@syedsazzad]

Loved the statement- "The role of Government should be that of like a referee, but not a player on the field!"

[@OP_-pk9hm]

Which will never happen because government will always work to be the most dominant presence in every industry, which is why they are trying to pass this dumb bill for infrastructure or Electric Car reform

[@MadHeadzOz]

Yes and the media should stick to the commentators box rather than trying to be the cheerleaders.

[@rickagfoster]

@@OP_-pk9hm Setting rules on emissions legislation is being a referee, but picking favourites in private industry is being a player in the field. Calling GM the leader in EVs is just pure stupidity.

[@ILoveTheGreyScale]

Presently our Government is like really extra bad referees who try to control the entire game. Let the players play. If the Government is to be like referees than the people should be the instant replay with hard core veto powers.

[@janwedek]

The role of government is also to make the rules. He nicely side-stepped that part.

[@BirgitteRasine]

Thrilling to listen to Elon, every time. Thanks to WSJ for making this event available! Just one humble note... have your hosts ask better, deeper questions... not the light fluff stuff. Elon was clearly a touch exasperated and wanted to go deeper. Let him!

[@donkykon2094]

host is a disaster

[@FluxMD]

Bothersome host

[@joshuambeya4336]

I bet she made the most of half an hour. I don't see how you can go any deeper!!

[@winnielai7455]

@@donkykon2094 I find Joanna Stern aggressive. WSJ shouldn't let someone like her, who can't handle a genius like Elon, to do the interview. She's AWFUL!!!

[@johnmqueripel2367]

Correct, very poor questions, somewhat infantile.

[@Mabeylater293]

Thank you for hosting this I’m sure you put a lot of effort and thought in this. Here’s a suggestion for next time. Let the audience ask the majority of the questions. I think they have sophisticated ones based on their field of study in their industry. Many of the questions you asked just didn’t do it for me at all. Love to see you host the next one too🙂🙂🙂

[@kathleenlangenbacher4407]

The CEO’s in the audience didn’t have questions, except for one man. Most CEO’s have no clue, because it’s the workers who would know what questions to ask. Except for CEO’s who are hands on…like Elon.

[@TimeBucks]

so much wisdom and ingenuity

[@aryangupta682]

@BrainXTC Ah yes, the billionaire entrepreneur, Elon Mush.

[@HolyCanoley]

*man gives reductive/harebrained description of what "the government" ought to be* "Oh muh gurd, this man is a genius"

[@megapet777]

@BrainXTC And people think he's the richest man. Most of his wealth comes from Tesla shares which are extremely over inflated (for example check the p/e ratio, it's insane). And If I recall correctly half of his shares are used as collateral for his debts. So if tesla stock tanks, I would guess elon would be billions in debt.

[@lxLanarchyxl]

@@HolyCanoley he explained it perfectly.

[@Beast-xd3bz]

@@megapet777 then short it - talk is cheap

[@Crazyreseller]

Elon is a national treasure in every aspect.

[@kpkelly233]

You sound almost brainwashed Rob

[@dipesdas2453]

True

[@Crazyreseller]

@@kpkelly233 i challenge you to name a person alive today doing more for the world.

[@johngablesmith4671]

Is he tho? He’s really controversial.

[@Crazyreseller]

@@johngablesmith4671 so to be, one must not be controversial or have an opinion?

[@theobserver3753]

He F work 7 days a week with highly complex problems from multiple companies. He deserves every cent he owns.

[@johnmqueripel2367]

He's not working for money.

[@andressswe]

@Freedom Files I dont think he even takes a salary, he's just extremely wealthy bc his companies are doing so well

[@blackshadow7192]

@@andressswe He lives on loans backed by his companies' shares like any extremely wealthy people do.

[@AndyZach]

@@blackshadow7192 That's the usual approach. However, I think he actually keeps some of the options he redeems to pay taxes and live off that. I don't know that he's borrowing off his company shares.

[@pinuuturner7777]

You people have no idea what you are talking about. Wow!!

[@stevenhomoki9271]

I truly believe the engineering staff should be close as possible or in the factory as much as possible to see how either bad or good their decisions affect the assembly line and product. That way they can see firsthand how best to fix the mistake or improve the process. I have been on both sides in a factory as a technician, operator for machines and engineer.

[@Happymars24]

That nervous laugh from the crowd when they know he's right is priceless.

[@SpicyLoops]

The laughter isn’t real. It’s mk ultra wizardry for the fluoridated masses who can’t think.

[@RorschachRev]

@ross reed the sad and funny thing is that Elon shames them so much in every way. He works for minimum wage, put his own money in to start the businesses and doesn't cash out even 20 years in, works crazy hours and sees himself as the guy who fixes problems that other people can't handle. He is also a top grade engineer at the very least

[@MS-st1zb]

His semis are all over the road.

[@MS-st1zb]

@@SpicyLoops I have not heard about MK Ultra in awhile. Very interesting subject.

[@MS-st1zb]

@@SpicyLoops GERMANS & RUSSIANS USED FLUORIDE TO MAKE PRISONERS 'STUPID & DOCILE

[@0605H55597]

After hearing on all the projects he is working on , it is good time to be an Engineer

[@qinby1182]

Nothing about Starlink... and that is a BIG ONE AND up and running.

[@bangolufsen8687]

Take care of Tesla and SpaceX, those two giant money pits of bullshite. Las Vegas thought they were getting an underground bullet train, they got a Tesla in a tunnel with a driver.

[@lancemiller1608]

@@bangolufsen8687 I think you thought Vegas was getting that.

[@misscomment8025]

Elon Musk is such a treasure and a blessing to the humanity

[@janicetaylor6069]

Such a beautiful soul and an extraordinary mind with a pure heart!!

[@Hollowsmith]

There's 3 reasons we should all respect Elon: 1- He's a solutionist. His "genius" isn't giving articulate speeches in podcasts or conferences. He actually solves real world problems directly by creating the solutions for them. That is 1,000 times harder than being a "public intellectual" and giving a good speech. 2- He's not "lazy rich". He spends 90% of his time at his actual factories, working 80 hours a week, and involves himself deeply with entry level employees to see what reality is for each company to make great decision after great decision. Most of us making 50K a year enjoy more time off than he gives himself. Respect that. 3- He's fearless. He doesn't give safe corporate answers and he doesn't care if his opinion on things makes himself enemies. A lot of CEO's try to make every answer as unoffensive as possible to maximize options for partnership at all times. Instead, Elon calls out nonsense aggressively and lets his partnership and collaboration chips fall where they may. The haters that picture Elon in some big office with his feet kicked back smoking a cigar while "the little people" make him rich, clearly have never researched his daily reality. You don't get to where he's at by seeking leisure and passing work off to others. You get to where he's at by relentlessly trying to improve the world for the better.

[@Frups12345678]

He has several mega mansions around the world and he recently commissioned a 1/4 Billion USD yacht. I think that you are idolizing a bit too much!

[@THEREALZENFORCE]

Thunderf00t : "Is SpaceX facing bankruptcy" video content should be very eye opening. The Common Sense Skeptic channel videos also

[@afterhoursworld]

Thank you for being eloquent enough to say what some of us were thinking.

[@Frups12345678]

@@Hollowsmith Read your initial comment and rely again!

[@areez22]

Yes!

[@f1rstprinciple]

36:06 "We are headed to an interesting and different world and I hope that we can remember that we are all human beings and let's just try to have as positive a relationship as possible and work towards mutual prosperity for humanity as a whole." -Elon Musk

[@arminius6506]

MIC : So, how'll we make out profit????

[@yixe2253]

@@arminius6506 profit only comes when you provide a good service to others.

[@runningray]

He is a humanist in it's truest sense. He is working towards what will be best for humans (electric vehicles, ability to travel to another planet, ability to connect with AI using our minds), but this doesn't mean that he is a "cool chill guy" that you would "hang out" with. This is what irritates people about him. But those people will be lost in time, and his name will be remembered for a very long time.

[@jefffoster8614]

@@arminius6506 expand your mind please

[@YeahBass3k]

There was something ominous about that last statement. Almost like a "please don't end the world" type statement. And frankly it's a reasonable statement to make...

[@erikbrown77]

Like most journalists, the interviewer's paradigm is that government is indispensable. The premise of her questions is clear evidence of that. LOVE IT that Elon didn't take the bait.

[@tmkrick]

Wsj is one of the few non-communist news organizations left imo

[@Alexander_amsponaorsotc]

@BrainXTC Elon (and I suppose Erik) is not advocating for zero Government. How is that not clear?

[@libertarianbitcoiner1014]

@BrainXTC China also has 1.5 billion people and slave labor. Still a fan?

[@peterhorton9063]

Musk himself shows the value of government, he just doesn't say it directly. Capitiism is a sport and coprations are the teams trying to beat the other team. The refree is the government. The refree has to have far more power than any one team inorder to inforce the rules. The problem with todays crony capitalism is the teams have too much power as compared to 60 to 70 years ago, and we dont have the open and fair competition because teams are able to make or skirt the rules. For example Musk wants to end the subsidies after using them all up. Of course he wants to limit compeition that his job as CEO, and he wouldn't be doing it well if he didn't try.

[@Alexander_amsponaorsotc]

@@peterhorton9063 what you're saying is generally correct, however give Elon credit: he has open-sourced all of his technology for competitors to steal as much as they'd like. He has not ONCE sent a lobbyist to DC to gain subsidies for EVs. Tesla customers didn't receive ANY subsidies for Tesla purchases for the first 3-4 years. It wasn't until GM sent their pocket-lining teams into Washington that subsidies were provided to EV makers.

[@sergantkimkum7649]

Just because a stock is going up doesnt mean its a good investment. Just because a stock is going down doesnt mean its a bad investment. Theres more to a stock than just its stock price. An entire company more focus on company, not just the stock price.

[@mikenelson7669]

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[@mikenelson7669]

@John Richmond You can communicate with her on te>le>gra>m with the username

[@mikenelson7669]

@John Richmond @investwithmarilyn

[@tonyclifton265]

he has strong principles - no special pleading to support E charging stations, considering gas stations never needed subsidies

[@meejinhuang]

I'm glad he came to the US. A great mind innovating technology and advancing mankind.

[@rwhirsch]

and idiots like biden are trying their hardest to alienate him.

[@petekdemircioglu]

💚💜

[@RaulDominguez23]

Right, And he’s an immigrant. This country owes everything to our immigrants.

[@johnmqueripel2367]

You are lucky he came to the US, I'm not sure your Government deserves him.

[@petekdemircioglu]

@@johnmqueripel2367 The Government deserves him. US has always treated foreign geniuses very well (unlike their birthcountriws which almost killed them many times) and gave them many opportunies. Im sure he loves US and would do anything for US.

[@JamesBond-qv2ht]

I love how Elon listens to the question and then pauses to think before he responds. He does not just spout off prearranged talking points like most other CEO’s and all career politicians. It is fascinating to witness a great mind un action.

[@cloudstorage9928]

💯

[@bangolufsen8687]

What's not to praise elon? In 40 years China managed to do what no other country on earth could, lifting billions out of poverty. At the same time, the USG managed to do shove millions of Americans into poverty ... figure that elon ... east Germany vs west Germany more???

[@jacinthclifton636]

He's a real life embodiement of the phrase "If you always tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything"

[@pixelninja3590]

@@bangolufsen8687 yeah china's great you should get a plane ticket today.

[@jamesjensen5000]

that's why he is Mr. Techno King... Lets Go Elon... FJB

[@OwenSparks]

Cant stop smiling after listening to this, always great to hear Elons thoughts and bluntness

[@flipflopyeah4591]

No one is like him. Genius, frank, humble and honest.

[@tipoomaster]

Elon "Most of the time, people don't change their mind, they just die" Musk

[@marshallabam3335]

that's sad but true

[@markjames2338]

The man has a depth of understanding that few of us will ever have. One of the greatest minds in human history IMO, and it’s a shame our president doesn’t tap that brain of his.

[@larslover6559]

The president doesn't even acknowledge his existence.

[@joanday5981]

Well generally politicians will either ignore or attack their political opponents. Musk was always a tRump supporter so why would Biden care about him anyway

[@UKgamer87]

Elon has received billions in subsidies but wants to kill them off? Elon doesn't understand how successful societies are run. America should emulate a European country like Germany if you guys want to be successful.

[@juliahello6673]

Elon Musk is not a Trump supporter. He has specifically said he is not a Trump supporter. He is a moderate while being generally liberal on social issues and conservative on fiscal issues.

[@guocity]

he is yang gang, just like musk yang really want to fix problem

[@avatar8850]

He’s smart enough to speak intelligently about China and US without starting a war !

[@billstokes5251]

Great content, but please turn up the volume!

[@astronemir]

This was a really valuable interview, thank you WSJ for making it public in full

[@markdemell8056]

The man is a Psychopath!

[@simpli9680]

@@markdemell8056 I hope you’re being satirical. He’s imaginative and wants the best for humanity while our government is run by greed and power drunk elderly people

[@markdemell8056]

@@simpli9680 I know evil when I see it ,the man is either under MK Ultra or willingly helping the satanic Fallen watchers. I am not kidding . Dig a little deeper before you judge me my friend .HalleluYAH!

[@Rightaboo]

Only the Establishment!!

[@trdtrek3717]

How is he psychopath? He’s doing so much good for all humanity. I am against total EV as that doesn’t have a good carbon footprints!!!

[@gnx10111]

It's incredible the way that one man can change the world.

[@TheBlacktom]

I'm not sure he changed much of the world I'm a part of

[@alexoolau]

HIs words are suddenly taken seriously only after he became the richest man in the world. Money is soft power. "Wealth is power." - Adam Smith.

[@illlDCllli]

@@TheBlacktom everything he’s doing will have long term effects on the world. It’s happening right now. Look at the EV revolution for one. And SpaceX, Starlink… I’m sure you’ve heard of them and what they’re doing.. Next self driving cars, solar/battery storage. Also, AI bots…

[@goldensun441]

he's still just another crook IMO until he pays taxes

[@MultiCaboose]

@@goldensun441 He pays taxes? lol

[@erikbrown77]

"Tesla has made roughly two thirds of all the electric vehicles in the United States. I'm not sure most people are aware of that." What a gem it would have been if he had then added: "certainly President Biden and Mary Barra aren't aware of it". But he's far more diplomatic than I.

[@DavidAlvarez-pi5pt]

I just some times, need to open bubbles but the rotation is around the same axis/companies.

[@kd8506]

The fact that people are on a time crunch with this man baffles me. He’s speaking straight knowledge and information that some population can hardly even begin to understand. People would pay 100’s of thousands of dollars to go to a seminar with Elon speaking. Whoever is running this event should be like if Elon wants to talk for two hours let him… this is probably the most recognition that this organization has ever gotten.

[@taytrong]

I get what you're saying, hand out a couple of joints, order pizza etc

[@TheNitroPython]

Lol dude, this is the Wall Street journal…. Elon is great but don’t get it twisted this organization is also a power house bro. People would also pay a lot of money just to have the opportunity to speak with them as well lol

[@adamleis83]

You're so right. You can see it in his eyes the thought process running wild with every thought. It's a true privilege to listen to someone this hyper-intelligent and see what his mind thinks of socioeconomic issues from his perspective.

[@stefanleithner6922]

he's a fake.

[@JoeWayne84]

@@TheNitroPython hahaha the Wall Street journal … yeah they really or on the cutting edge of information hahaha

[@guruprasadkuppenahallijaya754]

Elon is Class. He is a Genius and down to earth person. His ideas are clear. Ambitious. Best example on how to be a Leader.

[@river13]

He doesn't even have an engineering degree. He is not the founder of Tesla but he gave the guys who did money. He only has 3 patents. He treats his employees like trash and he has major self awareness issues.

[@xandercorp6175]

"Sins of the father" and "argument from authority"... those two seem a sad mixture of uninformed and resentful lol.

[@ik7584]

SpaceX is the case of corrupted politicians in the US closing the U.S. space programs and transferring billions of the U.S. taxpayers' dollars intended for building NASA space rockets to a foreign national, Musk, who then claims his private ownership of the space rockets that his employees design and build on the money received from the U.S. government. That's corruption and worse than corruption. And don't start your verbal garbage about NASA not being able to build space rockets. That's administrative problem and it is created intentionally. Corrupted politicians are changing NASA program and cancel previous programs every few years. They do not let NASA to finish any programs and then they blame NASA for that to make brainwashed plebeians think that the national space agency is worthless. Over the last few decades, politicians have been intentionally killing national space programs and transferring taxpayers' money to privately owned corporations to space. Space has been for sale for some time now. It's not for the People anymore. It's for the super-wealthy and their corporations. “I’ll make a prediction right now. The first trillionaire will be made in space.” So said Texas senator Ted Cruz, shortly after a bill was signed to increase NASA’s budget for 2018. To untrained ears, his claim would have sounded extraordinary. It might even have stretched credulity for those familiar with the challenges of space. But on closer inspection, Cruz was not being that revolutionary. Peter Diamandis - founder of the X Prize competition to encourage tech developments - made the same prediction back in 2008 and expanded on the theme in his 2015 book Bold. As for how those trillionaires will make their riches from space, both he and Neil DeGrasse Tyson - the US astrophysicist and TV host - reckon it will be done by mining asteroids. For example, the asteroid 16 Psyche, one of the most massive objects in the main asteroid belt orbiting between Mars and Jupiter, could be made entirely of metal, according to a study published this week. The asteroid's metal is worth an estimated $10,000 quadrillion (that's 15 more zeroes), more than the entire economy of Earth. Translation: there is wealth out there in space. And that's what the super-wealthy are after - wealth, and NOT rescue of humankind.

[@xandercorp6175]

@@ik7584 Most of your claims are ridiculous lol. Your understanding of government and business is very crooked.

[@ik7584]

@@xandercorp6175 your claim is ridiculous lol. My understanding of the crooked government and businesses is direct and clear.

[@wetaverse5472]

A very special person who's heart and mind is totally in the right place...we are very lucky to have him.

[@nickclark18]

oh yeah we are just so lucky to have a trillionaire.

[@justtruth5988]

Oh. My. Gosh. 1. This man is going to be responsible for the enslavement of humanity. Do you really wish to have your every thought read? 2. His starlink is going to fry everyone's brain. 3. His self driving cars are only gonna be for people that have his neuralink in the brain probably. 4. His bots are going to takeover humanity. 5. His AI is the destruction of humanity. 6. This man left his first wife, Impregnated his last girlfriend whom he never married. Yeah, a real villain in real life. But I guess he gets a pass because he's "innovative." Scummy people just get a free pass to be scum because they invent tech and get money. Great logic. No wonder people are going to be enslaved look at all the dumb people rooting for this monster.

[@RafaelTruthseeker]

@@justtruth5988 They invent? His employees invent lol

[@papadoc711]

The man is a hypocrite. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZPHnJalnquUhJI

[@marciajohanson7830]

He is a young hard working person with a purpose and creating products to people live better now and future and this what I admire him.

[@rsingh2595]

Man I always love listening to Elon speak it always puts a smile on my face

[@peters972]

WSJ: we only have 30 mins for you. Smartest man in history who works 7 days a week: OK, I can give you more if you like. WSJ: nope, we are too busy.

[@rybread_4940]

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[@64kdawg]

She was horrible. She thinks she's smart but actually sounds dumb.

[@peters972]

@C. V. We (or maybe just me) are not in base reality anyway, so may as well recognize him. How do I know? In base reality a single human would not be able to create either a private space agency, or an electric auto manufacturing company in this day and age. He has done both, plus threw in an online bank, map, brain interface, tunnel co etc. One person inspired all this and made them happen. Impossible in base reality.

[@Magnus12k]

@C. V. John von Neumann wouldn't mind))

[@dparamful]

Who is this journalist? Dumb as heck.

[@BallantineElectric]

Elon Musk is the most inspiring man of the century. Period ⚡✌🏻

[@bangolufsen8687]

the most inspiring for potheads community , yes...

[@AR-nn3vr]

Probably ever! History will judge

[@goldenbachhomestead6392]

Elon is absolutely amazing! We need more people like him in this world. His work ethic is incredible! I absolutely LOVE his honesty. I believe he speaks for the majority of people in this world. He is a man of principles and someone to look up to and strive to be like.

[@TheLastOilMan]

What ! Seen the court case?

[@rigobertomariscal5254]

She tried to outsmart him with some of those questions, but he had a perfect logical answer to each question. I think she was speachless

[@kreiseltower]

She wouldn't be a TV host if she could outsmart Elon ;-)

[@KittenParadise]

She couldn’t even respond to anytime he said I think she’s just trying to get through it without looking dumb

[@mathewhegan4606]

I love that he obliquely mentions accrual accounting and how the US doesn't do this at all. Right or left. It's staggering they've stayed afloat this long.

[@hrissan]

What’s more disastrous that economics professors taught this can continue indefinitely. If I mention this on twitter, I always get “this is different. Gov finances are not personal finances, no problem, etc” answers.😾

[@matthewspencer2094]

USA can't have it both ways... Accrual Accounting means your taking in a responsible amount relative to your outgoings. The USD being the global currency means you've got to be a global money supply and run a deficit. If the US didn't run a deficit the USD would be effectively deflationary for other countries trying to make use of it elsewhere in the world. The US overspending is in effect a source of currency inflation for all the rest of us... limited inflation is good for our economies which is part of why we buy into the idea of the USD being a good currency for trade. It'll all come crashing down of course... It's a trade of present day power and commodities in exchange for long-term stability. One day the USD won't be the global currency anymore, yet the US government will still have 3-1 outgoings... then the US is buggered because it's dollar will become worthless faster than anyone can imagine and then the country will collapse under debit and overspending.

[@Alexander_amsponaorsotc]

@@matthewspencer2094 What's your "over/under" on when USD loses its standing as the global currency?

[@hrissan]

@@matthewspencer2094 that’s why the stable arrangement is currency baskets or this can be modern proof of stake blockchain, when every currency issue is voted for, and shared proportionally. Such system has no inherent first order imbalances.

[@tlp4615]

Hearing this amazing person speak about what is important to him and what he is doing about it is awe inspiring. I would like Elon to interview Elon.

[@ScorchedEarthRevenge]

Everything he says about AI is mindless hype designed to justify Tesla's ridiculous P/E ratio.

[@stintza]

It’s not a Musk interview if there isn’t a statement at the end to hit you right in the heart.

[@LuthandoDlomo]

Hahah true bro, i’ve noticed he’s done that often

[@janineanderson1]

I am a business owner and Libertarian and I love this interview. She throws liberalism and government corporatism BS at him and he throws back logic.

[@Raymondgogolf]

Hi Jannie 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….

[@steven5054]

He should throw back all the billions of dollars the govt gave him too if he wasn't a fake.

[@randoshanks]

@@steven5054 he already did. He paid it back, WITH interest!

[@RorschachRev]

@@steven5054 He pays 53% tax rate, going up again soon. He's not fake, he made paypal work. He does actual engineering work.

[@angry-white-men]

@@RorschachRev Man you act like his taxes aren't already priced into the cost of his goods/services. The dude pay's 0 taxes yet takes many tax monies from people.

[@haze1123]

You can tell Joanna was offended that Elon doesn't want Biden's "Build Back Better" bill at all. LOL. I love Elon.

[@alexphotoman]

Yeah because he know longer qualifies for subsidies...all 3 of he's companies have grown substantially because of subsidies... Billions of dollars worth! Don't be so delusional!

[@haze1123]

And BBB died today in the Senate. Rejoice!

[@64kdawg]

Ikr? She was so rude to him too.

[@viewerpet12]

@@alexphotoman You're conflating loans and subsidies just like your sister Elizabeth Warren

[@dcgo44r]

@ubuu7 Everyone is off at some point, like your critique about the government roll in his view. When you said "Especially when it has the power to print money". The very reason his was pointing as the wrong direction we are heading..

[@b.b.finsclara3589]

Facts straight talk.....being direct....logical....OOH! how i admire this man!

[@mattjackson7445]

Trying to find another example of my being in agreement with everything a person has said in a 36 minute interview. This man is an inspiration, leading by example

[@justtruth5988]

Alright then marry, have a million kids, leave your wife. Repeat cycle. Just like your idol. Create tech that makes humans useless, mindless slaves that get replaced by AI. Yeah he's a really great person.

[@mattjackson7445]

@@justtruth5988 who hurt you?

[@justtruth5988]

@@mattjackson7445 You are idolizing an individual who has proven to be a horrible person, has tech that's been funded by darpa, etc. This man is evil incarnate and his technology is going to wipe out humanity. Get past the petty insults btw.

[@mattjackson7445]

@@justtruth5988 do you think he has created anything that could have a positive effect for humanity? like the possibility of helping quadriplegic people walk again?

[@Widdermaker]

Oh brother. Level 5 sQrewball alert! Fire up the knowledge cannons! Prepare to pulverize with intelligence!

[@shawnbrander1459]

Love this guy's interviews. Always worth watching.

[@ddomingo]

Incredibly honest and authentic. It must be intimidating to interview someone like Elon. The capacity he has for work is extraordinary.

[@bernadettetibazi9969]

Thank you Elon for being such a gentleman, as well as a genius. You are very gracious.

[@wimprezax]

His side project is about making people who have been paralyzed walk again, yet the article talks about how they are profit-focused and disregard safety.

[@Wirmish]

They have no clue.

[@snowballeffect7812]

@@Wirmish Even he said he's being cautiously optimistic. We still don't have self-driving vehicles. Please, when will you all learn? Wait for actual evidence and stop falling for his pipe dream lies lol. I can't believe the failure of the "hyperloop" hasn't jarred people out of their worshipping, yet.

[@esantostech]

@@snowballeffect7812 Imagine hating on a person who's trying things to help humanity at their own financial risk. That person would be a clown.

[@satoshinakamoto7253]

its been done in 2008 by braingate and those, but he is imporving the hardware

[@wimprezax]

@@satoshinakamoto7253 Just like his main project, Tesla. The electric car has been done in 1832 by Robert Anderson, Elon just made some improvements.

[@davidecarnevale2181]

‘Hardens the arteries of civilization’. One of the best statements in this interview! I’m certain Elon views himself as someone trying to keep those arteries as healthy as possible, which is profoundly evident through his life mission.

[@coletrain5667]

Another term for government is "the state", which is fitting because the world is constantly changing but the government tries to keep the rules the same, which ossifies society. I think the unhealthy obsession the world has with rules and regulation is a product of fear, and like facing Medusa when you focus on your fears you turn to stone.

[@wattzefeuke]

We are lucky to live in the same era as this genius.

[@bangolufsen8687]

and considering... most of his inspiration comes from Idiocracy

[@ik7584]

SpaceX is the case of corrupted politicians in the US closing the U.S. space programs and transferring billions of the U.S. taxpayers' dollars intended for building NASA space rockets to a foreign national, Musk, who then claims his private ownership of the space rockets that his employees design and build on the money received from the U.S. government. That's corruption and worse than corruption. And don't start your verbal garbage about NASA not being able to build space rockets. That's administrative problem and it is created intentionally. Corrupted politicians are changing NASA program and cancel previous programs every few years. They do not let NASA to finish any programs and then they blame NASA for that to make brainwashed plebeians think that the national space agency is worthless. Over the last few decades, politicians have been intentionally killing national space programs and transferring taxpayers' money to privately owned corporations to space. Space has been for sale for some time now. It's not for the People anymore. It's for the super-wealthy and their corporations. “I’ll make a prediction right now. The first trillionaire will be made in space.” So said Texas senator Ted Cruz, shortly after a bill was signed to increase NASA’s budget for 2018. To untrained ears, his claim would have sounded extraordinary. It might even have stretched credulity for those familiar with the challenges of space. But on closer inspection, Cruz was not being that revolutionary. Peter Diamandis - founder of the X Prize competition to encourage tech developments - made the same prediction back in 2008 and expanded on the theme in his 2015 book Bold. As for how those trillionaires will make their riches from space, both he and Neil DeGrasse Tyson - the US astrophysicist and TV host - reckon it will be done by mining asteroids. For example, the asteroid 16 Psyche, one of the most massive objects in the main asteroid belt orbiting between Mars and Jupiter, could be made entirely of metal, according to a study published this week. The asteroid's metal is worth an estimated $10,000 quadrillion (that's 15 more zeroes), more than the entire economy of Earth. Translation: there is wealth out there in space. And that's what the super-wealthy are after - wealth, and NOT rescue of humankind.

[@sherryripepi6024]

Knowledge is power, understanding is wisdom. This is an inspiring educational video.

[@balaji-kartha]

He is changing the very destiny of the human species almost single handedly! We are blessed to be alive when this man walked the planet!

[@htxtony80]

Him or his team?

[@Relansls]

@@htxtony80 both

[@joltorongo8699]

@@Relansls There are many brilliant teams out there, but not many Elons. Sure you need a brilliant team, but get me another Elon.

[@MatraBatra]

@@htxtony80 of course he's working with a lot of smart people but ultimately they're all there because of Elon

[@johns.1857]

Same guy who tweeted the pandemic was "dumb", pandemic experts with Ph.D.'s were "stupid", that kids can't get COVID, and ILLEGALLY opened his Tesla Facility which ended up infecting hundreds of his workers. And let's not forget about when he called a literal cave-diving Hero a "pedophile" because he hurt Musks feelings.

[@stephenpessenbacher9854]

Elon airing some of his frustration with the government is 🔥. A true South African at heart 🇿🇦.

[@LindenEdwards]

"The government is simply the biggest corporation with the monopoly on violence. and where they have no recourse." - Elon 😍

[@Madnate]

Yeah funny cause he left South Africa because of the Apartheid Government. Interesting guy truly.

[@WeirdA.I]

Poes should stick to cars ;)

[@sussypole6840]

im sure his emerald mine is thriving.

[@RedMcc]

More I see his interviews, I cant help but notice how down to earth he is. He is approachable and at least on the surface, seems humble

[@proudmarinemomma827]

He seems like the kind of guy you could invite to your barbecue and chat over some ribs lol. There are some docs I work with, who are the same way. Brilliant guys who don’t have a God complex and are just awesome to hang out with and learn from… 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@brojoseph7]

I worked at SolarCity and the leadership of Elon and his cousins was phenomenal mainly because they sought after feedback from everyone at every level from the company. “Progression is not possible without feedback.” I wonder how many C suite leaders in that room or in the world truly understand this principle?

[@carolynparks4725]

THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING HIM TO EXPRESS HIS THOUGHTS.

[@JTown4]

"Most of the time people don't change their mind, they just die." -Elon Musk, 2021

[@mhemadmas]

Can you elaborate on that please...i feel like i get it but i don't.

[@truthnow8848]

@@mhemadmas Elon is saying that society is generally pushed by those who have built up certain parts of it, so those parts always run the same way as the person who made it. This means any new ideas get shot down and we don't act upon them... until the aforementioned people die. That's how society progresses.

[@mhemadmas]

@@truthnow8848 i see. I do think change is maybe the best thing that can happen to a person. At least most of change.

[@SavingShredz]

I had to gather myself after hearing that

[@truthnow8848]

@@mhemadmas yeah sadly those who have most power let it get to their heads eventually. Once a man of great ideas, they turn into a close-minded tyrant. Death clears the air

[@ibrabdo]

"Most of the times people don't change their mind, they just die" hahahaha brilliant!

[@Bprovo]

Well he is 100% correct. Most people stick to their core beliefs. Death is very critical for innovation.

[@gavindiwijeratne6182]

@@Bprovo steve jobs said this after his 1st cancer

[@shepherdsknoll]

Years don’t age a person as much as holding on to old ideas do.

[@janwedek]

This is a very old common science wisdom going back at least to the 50ies. Just because you’ve never heard of it doesn’t mean Elon is a genius who came up with it.

[@ibrabdo]

​@@janwedek Well, the quote is brilliant doesn't matter who's said it!

[@Ruinking]

what a guy this guy. Was funny how the host trying to poke fun but got fun poked back every time.

[@ecstazyrm]

she is useless

[@joanneanderson6535]

I am honored this man is living during my lifetime. Just being able to watch all he is doing is amazing. He will surely fill many history books. Truly a gifted man.

[@HowardFeinstein]

Who would put a time-limit on a genius of humanity? It felt insulting. Having said that, I truly enjoyed it, and thank you WSJ for bringing this to us.

[@FluxMD]

Host sucked, Elon should have put her in her place there

[@TheKimNeeper]

Yea that was embarrassingly childish.

[@YeahBass3k]

I think she wanted to make it a cool segment, but the execution was everything but that...

[@lchpdmq]

I think he limited it

[@ecommasters3847]

I wil say this.. I think the interviewer did a great job. Listen to all the information Elon talked about

[@djozone]

That closing statement was amazingly profound...

[@richardking43000]

Appreciate the way Elon puts the work environment in proper context. Titles don't say anything about a person's character, moral value. or capability. Seeing titles as a "made up" component of how we're led to esteem individuals rather on what they truly contribute to the end goal. That's genuine insight and meaningful.

[@sunniedavis6678]

Enjoyed his interviews.

[@photogol]

The brains of this guy are out of this world 🤯

[@luzukosjourney6196]

I ENJOYED EVERY PART OF THIS TALK. THANK YOU

[@Vivra_Verra____]

The smartest person probably in the world. He's truly making life better for all of us humans and for that we should be thankful.

[@omma911]

He could start making our lives better by paying taxes.

[@pinuuturner7777]

@UCmfwQU3rn2Txn5ZbqlbcIxQ he just sold billions of stock and paid taxes . stupid.

[@codythep]

All I could find was the short clips of this. For a while I almost thought it must be a better, more condensed version. Nope, the full interview was crazy.

[@jasperpedroza4111]

I'm so glad he spoke about the current situation between the U.S. and China. Truly brilliant response, and gives me hope that we can avoid a violent conflict. Fantastic question.

[@koreylee2110]

@Bob Ross

[@Darthvanger]

@Bob Ross One part of me wants to agree with you, but at the same time I don't want the progress to be stopped. We had the WW2, then the Cold War, now China, also Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea... It feels a bit like an endless BS. Like if we endlessly postponed cooperation, there would be no ISS with the USSR. And I believe ISS resulted in nothing bad, it didn't cause any genocide, and I don't think canceling the program would help with the human rights in USSR. But it helps the technological progress greatly.

[@callmebigpapa]

@Bob Ross What about the US's genocides are you going to just ignore them?

[@g.c955]

@Bob Ross If you haven't figured out this whole "genocide" BS is another WMD propaganda, you really need to dial down on the media consumption. Just think about it, do you really think Elon would be building a relationship with China if it's true? He is one of the smartest and most resourceful person on the planet. Hiring people to do DD on this issue isn't that difficult for him.

[@loluser41]

It felt like he was almost going to say 'China, please don't turn into the big bully in the block' :D

[@Roguescienceguy]

If you look at his eyes when he talks you can see them go from left to right as if he is opening a page in his book of knowledge and reads it out loud. This man thinks so different than we do.

[@robertt1336]

Interesting all these CEOs were here at least in part to listen, and only 1 question from the audience. I suppose they prob don’t want to be put on the spot. Was good to hear Elon’s thoughts though. Never ceases to surprise

[@markplott4820]

too bad ELON, did not have Opputunity to CROSS EXAMINE all those CEO's.

[@GT-22]

I would assume most of them, have never really payed attention, watched and/or heard his talks, so this might have been A LOT to process in 30 minutes and also get hit with the prospect that he actually is a very, very smart guy, a genius if you may call him that. 😂

[@navneetakumar1814]

He is so sweet and giving. We will never get a man like him ever again

[@karthikpradeep6440]

Elon was talking about things that he was passionate about and wanted to talk more about but the interviewer just kept asking the same basic questions that everyone asks. "How do you juggle tesla and spaceX?" "How much time do you spend on each?" Etc. Should have let him talk about what he thinks is important.

[@Zanzamar555]

Agreed. The interviewer was almost braindead. Her statement about possibly using psychedelics to combat aging was so cringy. She can’t be that dumb so i think she’s trying to get him to say something endorsing drugs in order to cook up controversy and hate against Elon.

[@joanday5981]

@@Zanzamar555 lol another conspiracy, ok

[@FluxMD]

@@Zanzamar555 She was really bad

[@trent_carter]

@@FluxMD Let’s have room temperature IQ interview the genius

[@DerDudelino]

This guy is just crazy smart and has something intelligent to say, no matter what you ask him.

[@trent_carter]

Not just smart; wise

[@LindenEdwards]

Indeed. Even when bias Mc speed questioned. 60 seconds to explain each of your world changing subjects.. Go tactic. Poor play

[@ronvosick8253]

Imagine a Government so huge, that it cannot get out of it's own way.

[@Tubeytime]

The more moving parts there are, the more likely something will break

[@solosailorsv8065]

which government is NOT too big...seriously ?

[@kimweaver1252]

@@solosailorsv8065 Big or little is not a meaningful measurement. Governments need to be adequately sized and funded to do the jobs we demand of government. Increasing population demands larger government. As there are a wide range of demands made on government by people with competing interests, the government has to be big enough to accommodate most of them. I would MUCH rather depend on people whom I have SOME control over, politicians, rather than billionaires running amok to secure THEIR agenda. He doesn't understand money. Odd thing, as he controls so much of it. Money is constantly created and destroyed. The US government, due to the Bretton Wood agreement, is the reserve currency of the world, allowing us to float enormous amounts of currency at little cost. The economic dynamics of federal governments are profoundly different from corporations. The jobs they do are completely different and the financing is also completely different. Musk ain't that bright about some things.

[@paparex5872]

@@kimweaver1252 When he refers to big government- think of Russia, Venezuela, Cuba. They have governments that control every facet of people's lives. When a government thinks their role is to protect everything and control everything, they destroy freedoms and slowly choke out free enterprise, which built the USA in the first place. Being in business for over 37 years, I can tell you- we are charging the general public about 20% more than we'd have to because of stupid laws that don't protect the consumer in the first place. In the end, the US will be about as prosperous as Venezuela if it keeps going this way.

[@kimweaver1252]

@@paparex5872 Which "stupid law" would you like to cite..... the one most onerous. I've been in business for nearly 50 years, and while there are rules that add cost and make for a bit more hassle, I can see why they are in place. Husky Musky wants to do away with all subsidies. Does he include farmers, too?

[@brentdobson5264]

In fabric of space and time Mr. Musk is surreal momentum ...gratitude. ❤

[@mynameismatt2010]

In 30 minutes he talked about government spending, electric vehicles, rockets, brain implants, life extension, international relations, robotics, and the impending labor crisis. All while having deeply informed technical insights on each topic.

[@trent_carter]

All while being impeded by a lackluster host.

[@LindenEdwards]

Yes. While been semi setup or conversing with a bias host.

[@AndyZach]

Kudos to the interviewer. She was to the point, pertinent, and adaptable.

[@trent_carter]

@@AndyZach did we watch the same interview?

[@AndyZach]

@@trent_carter We did, but my expectations are so low after many very poor interviews, one who doesn't inject her own views or steer the interview is outstanding in my book. I read your criticisms and others, but I don't think she was as bad as many.

[@vivekr3163]

To the point discussion, in 30 minutes we get to know all important innovation & development required, not only in US but across the globe.

[@favesongslist]

Yet nothing about energy, Starlink, boring co, semi truck, DoJo etc etc

[@tonyclark2020]

Elon Musk's thoughts are always the best, especially when he rambles unfiltered. Definitely on my list of top five most competent geniuses.

[@kittybrowneye3163]

He's just a western elite who sold us out to China just like the rest of them, these people do not deserve praise

[@AhmedSaleh-ue2vi]

Take look for these tips from elon kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXbSqZ9tnMmcm5o

[@Supraboyes]

hes not a genius.

[@Supraboyes]

hes a good con man

[@ebentee]

Me too

[@lobzangdorji6230]

Thank you Elon musk...huge fan of you and your work from Bhutan❤️

[@colinmerrilees]

Despite having one of the worst interview formats, with several infantile questions and impossibly bite-sized time constraints on serious and intelligent topics, Elon managed to turn it around and convey a huge amount of deeply insightful information and observations. Also a shout out to the one question from the floor (asking his thoughts on China), which was a well chosen final topic to round out the interview. Compelling stuff!

[@tlp4615]

I was trying to find a way to day EXACTLY that

[@alanramirez472]

What do you think of his reply on China being the big kid? He didn't provide any insight or thoughts on how we could keep (or really make) America the smart kid on the block. I was very disappointed by his thoughts on China.(Which of course are not all straight. You have to sweet talk China in order to participate in the Chinese economy.)

[@chrisb6363]

@@alanramirez472 may be disappointing, but I don’t think America can hang on to the largest economy. It’s too late and the division we see at home won’t allow any progress to be made.

[@DouglasJMark]

LOL I thought it was like speed dating taken to the nth degree. He did it well. Joanna Stern hosted it well too.

[@amodhyh6146]

@@alanramirez472 what did you expect ? Bash China like your rest of the politicians ? He's businessman.He cannot take sides

[@captnphilip]

I don't understand why anyone would dislike this man. We need to study these people and understand them. Elon is the Leonardo da Vinci of our time. It's remarkable.

[@xerasion]

Elon Musk is the biggest welfare recipient in history. ALL of his money came from the government. His wealth is based on government grants, subsidies, tax abatements and government contracts, yet he actually thinks of himself as a self made man. He doesn't mind taking our government money, but he is against Build Back Better because that money would go to working class people instead of billionaires like him. We have been deregulated to death and yet he wants to get rid of even more regulations that protect us from risky Monopolist like Elon Musk.

[@opustravels3659]

@@xerasion I urge you to read up on this because every single claim you made is false.

[@GiuseppinaMabiliaVP]

I don't think we can compare him with a genius like Leonardo. He's just a son of this times guy. Not even interesting from a philosophical point of view.

[@phamnuwen9442]

Biggest subsidy farmer and shareholder defrauder in history more likely. His business model is based on having the government outlaw his competition and give his businesses special privileges. The idiotic "renewables" hysteria which is the primary cause of our recurring energy crises is ultimately sustains his business.

[@bob_frazier]

Exactly 💯.

[@colecravath]

He took time to do this and she is consistently flippant and chiding, come on - respect his opinion

[@FluxMD]

Terrible host

[@trent_carter]

@@FluxMD terrible? I don’t think she was good enough to be terrible

[@JA3162]

Insecurity and complex about not looking small in front of a true giant

[@hrissan]

She actually managed the conversation/interview well. She is working in constraint of corporate/DC agenda, so cannot be as free as the techno king😹, who can basically say anything he wishes. BTW only Tim the Everyday Astronaut did better interview IMO.

[@totox2118]

remarkable interviewer. Very impressive. Thank you very much.

[@jorgequintanillare]

Right at the start of this interview: “we should not be expending this much money and running 3Trillion deficits and not expect something bad to happen”.

[@mrfeast42]

Bingo, bucko.

[@andrewrossnagel9433]

*looks at recent transactions on my bank account*

[@shorgoth]

except that it just isn't how large scale economies work. Especially when you are printing your own money. Plus what he just said is actually completely opposed to what he did himself. Infrastructure bills are the best way to make money for governments, they build up infrastructures that stimulate the economy directly and indirectly (through payrolls and through the creation of opportunities for industries and commerces to flourish and create tax revenues). He himself spent a lot for a sort of infrastructure in his car industries to prodduce stuff as well. Quite honestly he is not even at a mediocre level in understanding global economies. He sees this as if it was a home owner, but home owner don't have the power to print their own money, or smushing their debts by devaluating their currency, countries do.

[@Redmanticore]

tesla loved when he got gov subsidies.[1] now he hates it because Biden didn't invite him to the party. After all, tesla does not have union people. though in Germany they will have, because practically all workers are unionized in Germany, I wonder what will happen then. [1] According to a Los Angeles Times investigation, Musk's companies had received an estimated $4.9 billion in government support by 2015, and they've gotten more since. tesla is a product of social democracy: fusion of private and public. he doesn't like his competitors getting it now, too. that happens when you get big. first, you love it, then hate it if competitors get it. it makes no sense why the public could not make an investment and that only the private side could invest in the electric future. if we only waited for the private side, we still would not have electric cars. he says the public cant be efficient with money, but it's the private that's doing the work, the public is only an investor and guides what is good to invest in, like taxing gas OEM cars. musks companies have been bleeding serious money until now. this year was first on plus for tesla on cars.

[@zivaradlovacki2666]

We should also not make robots and then be concerned that they will take over.

[@leigh5716]

So blessed to be living in the same generation as the Elon era.

[@coolkats9331]

He's just a business man please. How has he impacted you directly?