This chapter delves into the release of a biography on Elon Musk, exploring his polarizing image and discussing his actions and controversies. It highlights the importance of understanding his personal journey in order to comprehend his motivations and behavior.
Two years ago, Walter Isaacson, the legendary biographer who has written books about Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, and Leonardo da Vinci, began shadowing Elon Musk. "I started off with a guy who was one of the most popular people on the planet," Isaacson says, "and ended up with a guy who's the most controversial." Today on the show, Isaacson unpacks those controversies.