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Walter Isaacson: Shadowing Elon Musk

Oct 17, 2023
Biographer Walter Isaacson shares his experience shadowing Elon Musk for two years, discussing Musk's addiction to risk, determination to reach Mars in his lifetime, micromanaging tendencies, attention to detail, and the metaphorical meaning behind a failed rocket launch. The podcast raises important questions about human nature and features advertisements from the Kavli Foundation and Starbucks.
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