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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
Michael I. Jordan: Machine Learning, Recommender Systems, and Future of AI | Lex Fridman Podcast #74
Lex Fridman
CEO of Neuralink and SpaceX, mentioned for his views on AI and brain-computer interfaces.
Peter Thiel: The Coming Collapse No One Is Prepared For
All-In Podcast
One of the leading figures in AI, mentioned as a collaborator and in comparison to Zuckerberg and Altman.
E51: Supply Chain Shortages, Inflation, DeSantis, Ted Sarandos Netflix Memo, Cancel Culture, Fan Q&A
All-In Podcast
Mentioned in the context of running Tesla factories 24/7, providing a contrast to port operations.
Steven Pinker: AI in the Age of Reason | Lex Fridman Podcast #3
Lex Fridman
CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, known for his strong concerns about the potential existential threats posed by AI.
Lessons and Warnings From Successful Risk Takers | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Entrepreneur mentioned by Graham Duncan for his dual perception by hedge fund managers (shorted for hucksterism, longed for long-term thinking).
Kai-Fu Lee: AI Superpowers - China and Silicon Valley | Lex Fridman Podcast #27
Lex Fridman
Mentioned as the leader of Tesla and its approach to autonomous driving, specifically their reliance on data.
Nick Szabo — The Quiet Master of Cryptocurrency | Co-Hosted by Naval Ravikant | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Tech entrepreneur, mentioned as someone who, despite his brilliance, seems to be taken in by the singularity concept.
Jeff Hawkins: Thousand Brains Theory of Intelligence | Lex Fridman Podcast #25
Lex Fridman
Entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, known for his warnings about the potential existential threats of advanced AI, mentioned by the host.
Arianna Huffington: Thrive Global and the Huffington Post | Take It Uneasy Podcast
Lex Fridman
Entrepreneur discussed in relation to work hours, sleep, and obsession, and the consequences of violating human energy laws.
Sean Carroll: The Nature of the Universe, Life, and Intelligence | Lex Fridman Podcast #26
Lex Fridman
Entrepreneur known for his work in space exploration and electric vehicles, mentioned in relation to excitement about space travel.
Jim Keller: Elon Musk and Tesla Autopilot | AI Podcast Clips
Lex Fridman
Founder of SpaceX and CEO of Tesla, known for his vision on vehicle autonomy and first principles thinking.
Joe Rogan: Fear, Love, Chaos, and the Joe Rogan Experience | Lex Fridman Podcast #127
Lex Fridman
Mentioned in the context of being a billionaire and potentially becoming out of touch, and also in relation to his business ventures like The Boring Company's flamethrower.
Jim Keller: Moore's Law, Microprocessors, and First Principles | Lex Fridman Podcast #70
Lex Fridman
CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, known for his first principles thinking, and a key figure in the development of vehicle autonomy.
James Gosling: Java, JVM, Emacs, and the Early Days of Computing | Lex Fridman Podcast #126
Lex Fridman
Considered a really sharp, strong visionary leader at Tesla, who makes bold calls and pushes people extremely hard, sometimes to an extreme.
Scott Kelly — Lessons Learned from 500+ Days in Space and Making Hard Choices | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Founder of SpaceX. Scott Kelly notes that while he has been wrong about Elon Musk's ambitious goals before, he never dismisses them now.
Naval Ravikant on Happiness, Anxiety, and More
Tim Ferriss
A prominent entrepreneur who seemingly enjoys playing the 'game' of wealth creation, distinguishing him from those who become miserable by continuously chasing more.
Ryan Hall: Martial Arts and the Philosophy of Violence, Power, and Grace | Lex Fridman Podcast #125
Lex Fridman
Entrepreneur and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, mentioned as a fan of Dan Carlin's podcast and later as an example of someone with a crazy, ambitious worldview and the competence to achieve it.
Rosalind Picard: Affective Computing, Emotion, Privacy, and Health | Lex Fridman Podcast #24
Lex Fridman
Mentioned in the context of AI development potentially being driven by profit for wealthy individuals.
E47: Facebook's week from hell, Ellen Pao on sexism in Elizabeth Holmes coverage, Newsom wins & more
All-In Podcast
Referenced for repeating a saying about startup creation being like 'staring into the abyss and eating glass.'
E46: False Ivermectin narratives, regulatory grift, wartime mentality in solving issues & more
All-In Podcast
His history with Obama administration tax credits and his company Tesla's exclusion from new EV credits are discussed, along with his success in building a movement around his companies.
YouTube Algorithm Basics (Cristos Goodrow, VP Engineering at Google) | AI Podcast Clips
Lex Fridman
Mentioned in connection with Tesla, highlighting how their customers feel they contribute to the company's AI development.
Vaccine Mandates, transgender athletes, billionaires… (AMA 19)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as an example of how desirable products (like electric cars) can drive positive change and progress, akin to the approach desired for climate change solutions.
Cristos Goodrow: YouTube Algorithm | Lex Fridman Podcast #68
Lex Fridman
Founder of Tesla, mentioned in the context of creating a sense of collaborative contribution among customers for AI development.
Graham Duncan — Talent Is the Best Asset Class | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
CEO of Tesla, mentioned for his disruptive nature, aggressive behavior, and controversial acquisition of SolarCity.