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Elon Musk's hiring approach involves asking candidates just two questions, focusing on their most challenging problems and how they solved them. This method contrasts sharply with the traditional hiring practice of seeking more data and multiple questions to evaluate a candidate's fit. Musk believes that if a candidate demonstrates exceptional ability in any area, such as being a highly skilled violinist, it indicates qualities such as perseverance and concentration that are beneficial in problem-solving roles. This 'one clever cue' heuristic allows Musk to make swift hiring decisions based on perceived exceptional talent rather than exhaustive assessments.