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Elon Musk
businessman and entrepreneur (born 1971)
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“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
Harvey Mansfield on Machiavelli, Straussianism, and the Character of Liberal Democracy | CWT
Conversations with Tyler
Founder of SpaceX and Tesla, known for his ambitious projects and controversial public statements.
Bill Ackman: Dealing with Haters, My Largest Trade Ever, and Sounding the Alarm for the Government
The Knowledge Project Podcast
Admired by Bill Ackman for his ability to deal with near-catastrophe and take on unbelievable challenges like building car and space companies.
The Real Reason AI Companies Won’t Slow Down (It’s Not Money)
Tom Bilyeu
Discussed for his evolving stance on AI risks, from advocating for slowdowns to becoming a participant in AI development to shape its direction.
WW3 Threat Expert: The Warning We Are Ignoring, The Only Way Out Is THIS! | Dr Sarah Paine
The Diary Of A CEO
A 'dysfunctional South African' tech billionaire who invested $160 million in Texas elections, criticized for 'buying our elections' and potentially having short-term gains but long-term losses due to his actions with Starlink.
Eliezer Yudkowsky: Dangers of AI and the End of Human Civilization | Lex Fridman Podcast #368
Lex Fridman
The CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, who responded to Yudkowsky's concerns about AI with a question regarding potential solutions.
How to Best Guide Your Life Decisions & Path | Dr. Jordan Peterson
Andrew Huberman
Entrepreneur whose rockets and ventures represent a compelling form of 'action at a distance,' symbolizing humanity's drive for impact and achievement.
Sam Harris: Trump, Pandemic, Twitter, Elon, Bret, IDW, Kanye, AI & UFOs | Lex Fridman Podcast #365
Lex Fridman
Entrepreneur and CEO, admired by Lex Fridman for his engineering and leadership. Sam Harris describes his friendship with Musk but criticizes his behavior on Twitter.
Gymshark CEO: How I Built A $1.5 Billion Business At 19! Ben Francis
The Diary Of A CEO
Cited as a 'public CEO' example with a strong defense mechanism through his public presence, similar to what Ben aims for. Ben has a picture of Elon smoking a joint on Joe Rogan's podcast in his office as an inspiration for openness.
E148: McCarthy ousted, border chaos, Cruise's robotaxi "accident" & more
All-In Podcast
Visited the southern border and created a video of the situation, highlighting concerns about the open border.
35 Emotions Explained By Evolutionary Psychology - Rob Kurzban
Chris Williamson
A billionaire entrepreneur, used in a hypothetical scenario to illustrate the 'investment advice' theory of empathy.
Anthropic S-1 Shocker, Greatest Business Ever? Google’s $500B Wipeout, Midterm Predictions
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a point of comparison for wealth creation and a political figure.
E144: Biden targets Elon, BRICS challenges the West, Tiger hit piece & more
All-In Podcast
Discussed in the context of investigations by the Biden administration into Tesla and SpaceX, and his ownership of Twitter (X). He is also mentioned as a target of perceived 'Jihad' by the Biden administration.
Tim Dodd: SpaceX, Starship, Rocket Engines, and Future of Space Travel | Lex Fridman Podcast #356
Lex Fridman
Founder and CEO of SpaceX, discussed for his ambitious vision for Mars colonization, first-principles thinking, rapid iteration philosophy, and leadership style.
Western Culture and Its Discontents: A Conversation with Douglas Murray (Episode #281)
Sam Harris
Discussed in the context of his potential acquisition of Twitter and its implications for moderation policies and the platform's role as a public square.
E131: 2024 Fantasy President picks, debt ceiling agreement, Dollar dominance & more
All-In Podcast
Proposed as a hypothetical president by Chamath Palihapitiya if the Constitution were amended to allow non-native born citizens who have lived and created value in the US to run.
Jeremi Suri: Civil War, Slavery, Freedom, and Democracy | Lex Fridman Podcast #354
Lex Fridman
The owner of Twitter, whose takeover is mentioned in the context of perceived arbitrariness in content moderation decisions.
E113: DOJ tries to break up Google, vaccine questions, Ukraine escalation & more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned in the context of Twitter remaining a platform for free speech, suggesting his ownership has made it more open.
What YOU Have To Say About 'Eating The Rich' | Tom Bilyeu Deepdive Q&A
Tom Bilyeu
Mentioned hypothetically in the context of selling stocks to pay taxes, which could impact 401k values.
Lessons From 50 Of The Worlds Greatest Minds with Jake Humphrey | E59
The Diary Of A CEO
Cited as an example of a highly successful individual known for working extremely hard to achieve their goals.
E59: Twitter's content warning algo, equity audits, politicians trading stocks, Fed's next move
All-In Podcast
Discussed in relation to Elizabeth Warren and Twitter. He responded to her tax comments and was named Time's Person of the Year.
E110: 2023 Bestie Predictions!
All-In Podcast
Demonstrated that Twitter could be run with significantly fewer employees, influencing the perception of white-collar worker needs. Also discussed for Starlink as a future public company.
E44: USA's Afghanistan embarrassment, China's new algo laws, future of robots + Italy recap!
All-In Podcast
CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, who revealed plans for the 'Tesla Bot.' Praised as the most important technical, product, and business mind of our lifetime, and a 'customer of the robot' due to his factory needs.
World Leading Psychologist: How To Succeed In Life & World: Jamil Qureshi
The Diary Of A CEO
Cited as an example of an authoritarian yet successful leader whose teams are motivated by his grand vision and the promise of challenging yet rewarding work.
Change My Mind, Win $10,000
Alex Hormozi
Mentioned as an example of a highly successful individual who likely prioritized work over work-life balance.