Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson

Dec 22, 2023

Walter Isaacson, author of Elon Musk, discusses Musk's algorithm, vision for Twitter, and the decline of civilizations when they quit taking risks. They explore his impact on SpaceX and electric vehicles while questioning his behavior and work ethic.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

The Book about Elon Musk

02:23 • 19min

Elon Musk's Algorithm: Questioning, Deleting, Simplifying

21:20 • 15min

Elon Musk's Vision for Twitter as a Financial and News Platform

36:44 • 2min

Civilizations Decline When They Quit Taking Risks

38:49 • 5min

Elon Musk: Breaking Ground and Raising Questions

43:35 • 8min