Dive into an unedited 55-minute conversation between TED head Chris Anderson and Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company. Explore Musk's thoughts on his Twitter acquisition bid, his biggest career regret, his unique cognitive processes, and his vision for the future. Gain insights into topics such as free speech, Tesla's challenges with short sellers, electric vehicle manufacturing, sustainable energy, and Musk's personal philosophy. Discover Musk's perspectives on truth, the meaning of life, and his aspirations for a positive future. The talk also includes a brief excerpt from an earlier interview at Tesla's Texas Gigafactory, offering a comprehensive look into the mind of one of today's most influential tech leaders.
Elon Musk on Twitter, Tesla, and His Vision - Live at TED2022
Overview
Syllabus
Tesla Texas Gigafactory interview clip
Elon Musk live at TED2022
Twitter, free speech and open-sourcing the algorithm
Tesla and short sellers
If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would it be?
Electric vehicles, manufacturing and sleeping on the floor of the Tesla factory
"At this point I think I know more about manufacturing than anyone currently alive on Earth."
Elon's "Master Plan" and accelerating a sustainable energy economy
SNL, Asperger's, childhood and how Elon's brain works
"I was absolutely obsessed with truth."
Philosophy, the meaning of life and the "why" of things
What the future will look like
"We want to do our absolute best to make sure the future is ... something you can look forward to and not feel sad about."
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