Elon Musk Thinking Back in 2014, Elon Musk Interview!!!
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Dec 29, 2025 
Elon Musk, the visionary CEO behind Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink, shares insights from his groundbreaking career. He reflects on his ambitious goal to make life multi-planetary and the significance of the Starship's reusability. Musk discusses the implications of AI and robotics potentially making work optional, alongside his personal nighttime anxieties about AI's future. He humorously critiques modern fashion and touches on humanity's potential while debunking conspiracy theories about aliens. His candid views on parenting and social media add a personal touch to an enlightening conversation.
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Doge Was A Surreal Anti‑Waste Effort
- Elon Musk described Doge as a surreal, made-up internet-originated effort that he unexpectedly found himself part of.
- He said the project stopped wasteful government payments and provoked strong backlash from those who benefited.
Simple Controls Stop Massive Waste
- Stopping entrenched government payments uncovered huge "zombie" spending that persisted due to weak controls.
- Small enforcement changes to payment systems can block billions in inappropriate outflows.
Weigh Costs Before Political Reform
- Avoid diverting from your core work; Musk said he would have focused on his companies instead of repeating Doge.
- He warned that stopping corrupt flows triggers powerful political backlash, so weigh costs before acting.