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Elon Musk
businessman and entrepreneur (born 1971)
Companies & Ventures
Common Themes
Notable Quotes
“Apple is behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach number one in the Apple store, which is unequivocally anti-trust violation.”
“The question that I sort of was wondering about is will civilization will the civilizational arc continue to ascend such that we can make Mars self-sustaining before the civilizational arc descends.”
“OpenAI needs to change its name to closed for maximum profit AI.”
“My fundamental concern with how much voting control I have at Tesla is if I build this enormous robot army. Can I just be ousted in the future? I don't feel comfortable building that robot army if I don't have at least influence over it.”
Videos Mentioning Elon Musk
James Smith: Become Confident In 100 Minutes | E174
The Diary Of A CEO
Cited as an example of an audacious and confident individual essential for innovation, specifically in the context of landing rockets back on earth.
Stephen Wolfram: Cellular Automata, Computation, and Physics | Lex Fridman Podcast #89
Lex Fridman
CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, mentioned as sharing Stephen Wolfram's quality of optimism in tackling enormous, seemingly impossible projects.
Flying Cars Have Arrived! eVTOL Panel: Archer, Joby, Wisk | All-In Summit 2024
All-In Podcast
His emotional reaction when discussing astronaut safety was highlighted as an example of the seriousness and dedication within the aerospace industry.
Colin Angle: iRobot CEO | Lex Fridman Podcast #39
Lex Fridman
Founder of Tesla and SpaceX, known for his views on autonomous vehicles, specifically his argument that lidar is a 'crutch' and camera-only solutions are the future.
Bhaskar Sunkara: Socialism and Communism | Lex Fridman Podcast #349
Lex Fridman
Discussed as someone who embodies innovation and risk-taking for the future, rather than just accumulating wealth.
E65: VC markup dynamics, Russia/US tensions over Ukraine, Altos Labs raises $3B, Stripe mafia & more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as having sold stock during a market downturn, prompting others to also sell.
Daniel Schmachtenberger: Steering Civilization Away from Self-Destruction | Lex Fridman Podcast #191
Lex Fridman
Entrepreneur and CEO, mentioned for his point that AI regulation must come early due to its rapid and potentially irreversible effects, and for his belief that 'love is the answer'.
E101: Ye acquires Parler, Snap drops 30%, macro outlook, VC metrics, valuing stocks & more
All-In Podcast
Acquirer of Twitter, mentioned as an example of an owner creating alternative platforms and as a proponent for stock picking over index funds.
E100: Reflecting on the first 100 shows, fan questions, nuclear threat, markets, Amazon & more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned for his tweet outlining a peace plan for Ukraine, which received criticism. His proposed terms are discussed in relation to potential negotiations.
E99: Cheating scandals, Twitter updates, rapid AI advancements, Biden's pardon, Section 230 & more
All-In Podcast
Subject of discussion regarding his proposed acquisition of Twitter, financing, and advancements in AI and robotics.
Michael Littman: Reinforcement Learning and the Future of AI | Lex Fridman Podcast #144
Lex Fridman
Entrepreneur who Michael Littman views as embodying the belief in the power of ideas, which leads him to naturally believe in extreme AI outcomes like existential threat.
Status Games: A Conversation with Will Storr (Episode #294)
Sam Harris
A high-status individual whose status can be diminished in conversations with admired peers, illustrating the insecurity of status.
Don't Start a Blog, Start a Cult - Mr. Money Mustache
Y Combinator
CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, discussed for his leadership style and unconventional ideas, and the 'cult' following he inspires.
Jordan Ellenberg: Mathematics of High-Dimensional Shapes and Geometries | Lex Fridman Podcast #190
Lex Fridman
Entrepreneur and business magnate, mentioned as inspiring the possibility of individuals changing the world through science and mathematics.
Eric Weinstein's Harvard Story - The System Breaks Down in Novel Situations | AI Podcast Clips
Lex Fridman
Mentioned as a vital individual who would be beneficial as a professor at institutions like Caltech, but is likely excluded due to the system's rigid requirements.
Jimmy Wales - Wikipedia’s Real Genesis Story, The Questioning Mind, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
CEO of Tesla and other ventures, mentioned in the context of avoiding emotional investment decisions based on admiring public figures.
#08 – Tom Bilyeu: nutrition, fasting, meditation, mindset, immortality, and fulfillment
Peter Attia MD
Entrepreneur and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, regarded by Tom Bilyeu as a role model for his paradigm-shifting approach to building companies and his ability to achieve massive impact.
John Clarke: The Art of Fighting and the Pursuit of Excellence | Lex Fridman Podcast #143
Lex Fridman
CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, mentioned as an example of a personality with a totally different worldview that Lex Fridman enjoys exploring on his podcast.
The Random Show — Blockchain/Crypto Investing, NFT Experiments, Dogecoin, Zen Buddhism, and More
Tim Ferriss
A prominent entrepreneur whose tweets have influenced cryptocurrency prices, particularly Dogecoin. His stance on Bitcoin's environmental costs sparked market corrections.
E97: SPAC updates, public/private market overview, Putin's end game & more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as one of the two most important founders of the generation, who has sold significant holdings.
Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum 2.0 | Lex Fridman Podcast #188
Lex Fridman
CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, known for his influence on Dogecoin prices and his broader engagement with cryptocurrency.
Bryan Johnson: Kernel Brain-Computer Interfaces | Lex Fridman Podcast #186
Lex Fridman
Founder of Neuralink, a company pursuing invasive brain interfaces, and discussed in the context of different technological approaches to brain data.
Todd Howard: Skyrim, Elder Scrolls 6, Fallout, and Starfield | Lex Fridman Podcast #342
Lex Fridman
Founder of SpaceX, whose work inspires awe in Todd Howard, particularly the engineering challenges of orbital mechanics and the scale of human ingenuity in space exploration.
Katherine de Kleer: Planets, Moons, Asteroids & Life in Our Solar System | Lex Fridman Podcast #184
Lex Fridman
Mentioned in the context of his ambitions to colonize Mars, specifically regarding the challenges and inspirations of becoming a multi-planetary species.