ELON MUSK: 'Birthrate might be the biggest threat to the future of human civilization“

Elon Musk has just announced his intention to buy Twitter, and before that he spoke with Mathias Döpfner, CEO of Axel Springer (WELT, BILD, INSIDER, POLITICO). In a 45-minute interview, Tesla founder Elon Musk gives him some unexpected answers and insights into his thinking. For example his thoughts about the impact of birthrates to the future of human civilization or energy production of the future and other problems keeping him up at night.

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[masaharumorimoto]

Man, I've been saying this for decades, I member in the 90's people at university saying nuclear was bad and I'm like "What's your major?"... "Arts"

[gero_dev]

So much hate on twitter and reddit these days for this dude. It's insane. How can people not see him for what he is.

[lisakiefer]

'Most people don't change their mind, they just die...' Quote of a lifetime/s

[jonathanlanglois]

The question of being lonely is something that touches me directly. Social interactions have a tendency to be rather stressful, but that does not make me someone who likes being alone. Peoples often have the wrong perception of that side of me. Sometime, just being there, having peoples around me without interacting is sufficient. The fact that I am not a very outgoing person does not meant hat I don't enjoy the company of others. There are times where I do have something to say, and the perception that others have of me can make it much harder to do so. Do not assume to much of someone who is quiet. Give them the opportunity to express themselves when they choose to do so. Do not push them, force to interact when they do not want to. Let them do it at their own pace.

[huasonia]

This dude is the one best human I have ever seen. Love love this guy. Every kind and intelligent person can see him for who he is. Humanity is blessed to have him. We just wish him happiness, health and long life.❤️

[joshdaniel]

The last 10 minutes of this interview were quite intimate and vulnerable. Beautifully done.

[jizim]

"history doesn't repeat but it rhymes"
I like that 👍

[lyaellevin]

He’s so honest, and you can see that he really thinks about a question and tries to answer the best way possible. He asks Alex: “what do you think I should do?” How amazing is that! And you know that he will think about it

[jchapwood]

What I love about him is that unlike most successful uber rich people he is authentic and not arrogant. He is in a class of his own.

[troutriver]

What a deep thinker he is. He pauses to contemplate in an honest way, and then gives his best and more sincere answer.

[adityadwivedi]

33:19 "what do you think I should do"
It hits different when he says that. Intense and serious.

[NeuraPod]

00:43 Reasons for WWIII
02:21 Elon is a strategic weapon for war
04:09 Elon on the book: "Storm of Steel" (about WWI)
05:33 The importance of history
06:04 Germany should not shut down nuclear stations
07:24 Most energy will come from wind and solar + battery storage
11:50 Population collapse problem
13:54 Tesla Optimus robot
16:34 Tesla robot in the household
17:11 What is the economy? Labor
19:20 Neuralink is to help with brain and spine injuries
19:48 Neuralink most important project? Maybe.
21:00 Download human brain into Optimus- possible.
21:49 Singularity thoughts?
23:23 Starship- global supertaxi
24:38 Why not passionate about longevity?
25:15 "Most people don't change their mind; they just die."
26:23 How old would you like to live?
26:58 "I'm not afraid of dying. I think it will come as a relief."
27:17 Richest person on earth
28:16 Expectation to lose all money
30:07 Regulating Elon Musk
31:00 Charitable contributions
32:26 Environmental causes, STEM education, pediatric healthcare
33:47 Popularity
35:06 What do you most urgently want to achieve?
36:03 Anything you want to achieve, which you think is impossible?
37:02 Anything you're terrible at? Dancing
37:19 Walter Isaacson biography- meet Ben Franklin
37:56 Who are you closest historically to? Maybe Ben Franklin
39:02 Purpose of life: to be an engineer in the interest of progress for mankind
40:16 Freedom was severely restricted with Covid
40:58 Direct democracy on Mars
41:27 Covid silver linings - MRNA is like going from analog to digital
43:47 Elon's biggest fear: population collapse, AI stuff, religious extremism
44:25 Elon's biggest hope: self-sustaining city on Mars
44:41 Elon doesn't like being lonely
45:42 Are you happy?

[DvHedensted]

Elon is an amazing asset for humanity, we are lucky to have him fighting for a better future for us and the generations to come.

[guslevy]

In a way, it’s humbling to know that humans will be studying Elon thousands of years from now for the way he pushed humanity forward by leaps…we are fortunate to be alive while he is making his huge imprint.

[deco]

“What do you think I should do?” That was an insightful question on so many levels, as they talked about charity.

[palashgoyal]

This should be on the masterclass of how an interview should be taken!

[BashoStrikes]

The birthrate is dropping because many people can't afford it and many others don't see the logic in bringing children into such an unenlightened society.

[MrGeoffMorgan]

One of the - if not THE best Elon interview EVER - Pure Gold.

[tabearusso]

i have been watching Elon Musk interviews for a while and - as a German - I find it very funny how here he - like he does - makes his jokes, but the german guy just looks at him with the most serious face like “yes, very funny. 😶 please continue.”

[musicisyou]

What a great interviewer, asked all the right questions 👏🏽👏🏽