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Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson

Books of Titans Podcast

CHAPTER

Civilizations Decline When They Quit Taking Risks

Exploring Elon Musk's quote about the decline of civilizations when they stop taking risks, the speaker compares Musk to Lyndon B. Johnson and questions how we judge individuals based on their accomplishments, arguing that Musk's impact on technology and society is unparalleled.

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