The speaker emphasizes the importance of trust in a financial platform, asserting that X needs to convince people that it is ultimately a decent and good human being. They highlight the track record of SpaceX, stating that it is the best in the world for sending satellites to orbit reliably, and that Tesla makes the best cars. The speaker expresses that they will not pander to gain trust, and mentions that the only reason they are present is because the interviewer is a friend, adding a light-hearted remark about their speaking fee.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has come to define innovation, but he can also be a lightning rod for controversy; he recently endorsed antisemitic remarks on X, formerly known as Twitter, which prompted companies to pull their advertising. In an interview recorded live at the DealBook Summit in New York with Times business reporter and columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin, Musk discusses his emotional state and why he has “no problem being hated.”
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