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“… a bag of NASA gear. And Glenn, you know how charitable Jared is behind the scenes. I do. I found some things about Jared and, quite honestly, Elon Musk yesterday. I was sitting in the crowd and we were talking to people that had built everything. And next to me, or right behind me, was this couple that had nothing to do with the building of it. And they were just normal people And I started talking to them how did you get here They told me the most incredible stories about Isaacman and Elon Musk that I don want to tell you now because I want justice to be done to this story These guys will …”“… with less f-bombs but god bless him i'm sorry I'm sorry. That's not a good thing. We don't need 10-year-old versions of me. No, but Jared Isaacman actually responded last night in all of his spare time. And he said, oh, this kid is definitely getting a bag of NASA gear. And Glenn, you know how charitable Jared is behind the scenes. I do. I found some things about Jared and, quite honestly, Elon Musk yesterday. I was sitting in the crowd and we were talking to people that had built everything. And next to me, or right behind me, was this couple that had nothing to do with the building of it. And they were just normal people And I started talking to them how did you get here They told me the most incredible stories about Isaacman and Elon Musk that I don want to tell you now because I want justice to be done to this story These guys will never tell you. They don't necessarily want this story to be told. I'm not going to tell them we're telling them. I'll beg for forgiveness after because it is one of the... We have the greatest brains alive today and some of the best, most feeling, compassionate people that are doing remarkable things for the good of all humanity. We'll share that …”View more
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Jared Isaacman and Elon Musk are not just tech moguls; they're compassionate individuals making significant contributions to humanity. A recent viral moment featuring a young boy expressing his love for space highlights the inspiring impact of their work. These stories reveal the heartfelt side of space exploration that often goes untold.
The Glenn Beck Program·How NASA's Artemis Missions Will Transform the Economy | Guests: Jared Isaacman & Charlie Duke | 4/2/26·Apr 02, 2026
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Elon Musk warned in 2015 that AI poses a greater threat than nuclear weapons, long before the technology became mainstream. This segment discusses the implications of AI safety, referencing a documentary that includes insights from key figures in AI development, like Sam Altman and Demis Hassabis. The conversation highlights the absurdity and seriousness of hypothetical scenarios, like the infamous paperclip maximizer, illustrating the potential dangers of unchecked AI development.
Modern Wisdom·#1079 - Tristan Harris - AI Expert Warns: “This Is The Last Mistake We’ll Ever Make”·Apr 02, 2026
“… big AI models themselves. So you wonder whether there isn't, this isn't going to end up being some kind of, you know, origin story where like Elon Musk's turn to the right. A lot of it kind of goes back to his snub from the Biden EV council. I don't know. I was surprised to see that that group, Sam Altman, those folks not included here. Right. Elon Musk wasn't in it. I guess he had his fallout with the president. That one a little less surprising. Yeah, you would expect to see Sam or Dario or other folks who are running these models.”“… between the people regulating huge sections of the economy and the people in them gets wider, I'm not really sure there's a better option than to bring people to the table. By the way, the one people, one group of people not in this are the big, the big AI models themselves. So you wonder whether there isn't, this isn't going to end up being some kind of, you know, origin story where like Elon Musk's turn to the right. A lot of it kind of goes back to his snub from the Biden EV council. I don't know. I was surprised to see that that group, Sam Altman, those folks not included here. Right. Elon Musk wasn't in it. I guess he had his fallout with the president. That one a little less surprising. Yeah, you would expect to see Sam or Dario or other folks who are running these models.”View more
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Elon Musk's SpaceX is targeting a staggering $1.75 trillion valuation, potentially making it more valuable than Tesla and Meta. Critics argue that this lofty goal relies heavily on retail investor enthusiasm rather than solid financial fundamentals, particularly as Tesla faces declining margins. The implications of merging SpaceX and Tesla could reshape the auto industry, but many are left questioning the sustainability of such inflated valuations.
Prof G Markets·Big Tech Is Now Advising the White House — What Could Go Wrong?·Mar 31, 2026
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Elon Musk's leadership principle of 'eating your own dog food' is crucial for business success. By using their own products, leaders can gain invaluable feedback and improve their offerings, as demonstrated by Musk and his team at Tesla. This approach ensures that flaws are identified and addressed before reaching customers, driving continuous improvement.
Habits and Hustle·Episode 541: Jon McNeill: Why “Less” and “Simple” are the Smartest Growth Strategies·Mar 31, 2026
“… make it safe because I'm good. But those other guys over there, you can't trust those guys because, you know, whatever. Now, if you quizzed Elon Musk about why did he say that Demis was an evil genius. Your turn for a Freudian slip. Elon, evil genius. Why was Demis an evil genius? Well, the only good reason, or not a good reason, but a reason, was apparently Demis in his game design days had worked on a game called Evil Genius. No. Which is a pretty thin basis on which to call him an evil genius. But whatever. I mean, they all had... Free association. Sharp elbows. So then, this meeting is …”“If I'm the leader of the AI race, I will make it safe because I'm good. But those other guys over there, you can't trust those guys because, you know, whatever. Now, if you quizzed Elon Musk about why did he say that Demis was an evil genius. Your turn for a Freudian slip. Elon, evil genius. Why was Demis an evil genius? Well, the only good reason, or not a good reason, but a reason, was apparently Demis in his game design days had worked on a game called Evil Genius. No. Which is a pretty thin basis on which to call him an evil genius. But whatever. I mean, they all had... Free association. Sharp elbows. So then, this meeting is in 2016? 2015. 2015. And when is the AlphaGo moment? 2016. Okay. So coming out of that moment when Elon Musk decides to set up OpenAI, Demis decides, well, I'm just going to accelerate as fast as possible. and the first thing he manages to score is this victory over the korean go champion lisa doll and it's a huge exhibition match in south korea …”View more
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Elon Musk labeled Demis Hassabis an 'evil genius' due to a game he designed called Evil Genius, but this nickname lacks substantial reasoning. The rivalry intensified after Hassabis's DeepMind defeated a top Go champion in 2016, marking a pivotal moment in AI competition. This victory was a precursor to the explosive impact of AI technologies like ChatGPT, showcasing the escalating stakes in the race for artificial intelligence supremacy.
TechStuff·How Google DeepMind Accidentally Started the AI Race - The Story·Apr 01, 2026
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Elon Musk filed for an IPO on April Fool's Day, leading to a mix of skepticism and intrigue. The filing, which reportedly happened last night, sets the stage for a potential listing in June. This unexpected timing has raised eyebrows and sparked conversations about the implications of Musk's latest move in the tech world.
TBPN·Artemis II, Jamie Dimon’s “American Dream,” Snap’s Crucible Moment | Diet TBPN·Apr 02, 2026
“… oversold zone, I'm anticipating a balance sooner than later. And I hope that will work out well for crypto. Now, something that's interesting, Elon Musk appears to be starting to talk about Bitcoin and crypto again. We've seen this before. This is nothing new. Someone tweeted at him saying, hey, Elon, can you ask Grok to animate some sort of picture here with an anime character with Bitcoin, with Bitcoin's logo in the back? And he did it. And, you know, Elon is very calculated. So that's why I'm sharing this news with you. We know that he does not tweet or say things without some sort of an …”“… Bitcoin do its move and then all coins will follow. Now, that could all be invalidated with some sort of negative news coming out about Iran or much more. So we are in very volatile times. But, you know, looking at the charts with the S&P 500 in the oversold zone, I'm anticipating a balance sooner than later. And I hope that will work out well for crypto. Now, something that's interesting, Elon Musk appears to be starting to talk about Bitcoin and crypto again. We've seen this before. This is nothing new. Someone tweeted at him saying, hey, Elon, can you ask Grok to animate some sort of picture here with an anime character with Bitcoin, with Bitcoin's logo in the back? And he did it. And, you know, Elon is very calculated. So that's why I'm sharing this news with you. We know that he does not tweet or say things without some sort of an agenda behind it or some motive. Right. So the fact that he's starting to dabble a bit more into Bitcoin conversation is something to pay attention to, especially as X is planning to launch its different payment systems.”View more
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Elon Musk is reigniting his connection with Bitcoin, recently tweeting a meme that hints at a potential agenda. As Bitcoin hovers around $66,000, analysts suggest its price movement may depend on the stock market's recovery. With the S&P 500 nearing oversold levels, a bounce could spark a crypto rally, but volatility remains high.
Thinking Crypto News & Interviews·HUGE! CRYPTO IN 401KS MAKES PROGRESS! CARDANO MIDNIGHT LIVE & ELON MUSK BITCOIN!·Mar 31, 2026
“… is censoring me. In reality, the platform is deciding what to uprank, what to downrank, and how to set the policies. And by the way, if Elon Musk, if somebody came after him for whatever it is, downvoting something or constricting that thing or making those decisions, the Republicans would be the first one to say, hey, that's his platform. That's his First Amendment right. Yeah. This was why they started to to avoid regulation, right, to have these self-regulatory mechanisms. That's what all those councils and, you know, the periodic outreach to academics, the periodic outreach to …”“… a private platform belongs to the platform, that is, to the company that is making the editorial curation decision. It doesn't belong to the user. And this is the thing that frustrates a lot of people. This is where you hear the complaints that the platform is censoring me. In reality, the platform is deciding what to uprank, what to downrank, and how to set the policies. And by the way, if Elon Musk, if somebody came after him for whatever it is, downvoting something or constricting that thing or making those decisions, the Republicans would be the first one to say, hey, that's his platform. That's his First Amendment right. Yeah. This was why they started to to avoid regulation, right, to have these self-regulatory mechanisms. That's what all those councils and, you know, the periodic outreach to academics, the periodic outreach to government. That's what all of those things were. It was the hey, you guys, you know, you can weigh and you can give us some feedback so that it doesn't look like we're making these decisions unilaterally. And then in a way, you could argue that for a time, I think that they were trying to be good citizens, maybe. Maybe I'm giving them too much credit. …”View more
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In this segment, the hosts hilariously dissect Elon Musk's outrageous claim that his AI has the right to 'nudify' children, showcasing the absurdity of free speech in the age of algorithms. The comparison of Twitter speech to processed food adds a comedic twist, making listeners question the very nature of what they consume online.
The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart·The Real Election Threat with Casey Newton and Renée DiResta·Mar 18, 2026
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Elon Musk's relationships reveal a troubling pattern tied to his upbringing, suggesting a connection between attachment styles and romantic choices. In this segment, the podcast discusses how Musk's experiences with toxic relationships may stem from his childhood, exploring the evolutionary psychology behind attachment styles and their implications on human behavior. The analysis highlights how anxiously attached individuals notice danger more quickly, while avoidantly attached people are quicker to escape it.
Modern Wisdom·#1078 - New Studio Launch Party - Indian Fetishes, Betting on Wars & Tom Cruise·Mar 30, 2026
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Elon Musk could revolutionize AI computing by creating a satellite-based infrastructure similar to Starlink. This would allow companies to utilize GPUs in space, unlocking new possibilities for AI applications. However, concerns about helium shortages could pose challenges to this ambitious vision.
TBPN·The Lawyer Who Beat Meta and Google, Revisiting The Jetsons, Japan Twitter | Tae Kim, Logan Bartlett, Sam Stephenson, Ben Broca, Brett Adcock, Andrei Serban·Mar 30, 2026
“… next, getting Artemis III astronauts from lunar orbit to the moon's surface. To do that, NASA in 2021 awarded a nearly $3 billion contract to Elon Musk's SpaceX for the Lunar Lander version of its Starship, the biggest, most powerful launch vehicle ever built. Made of two components, the Lunar Lander will sit atop the reusable Super Heavy booster. After several spectacular failures and explosions, Starship rebounded with successful launches this past August and October. But the setbacks and technical complexity have contributed to the delay in America's return to the moon's surface. Artemis …”“NASA's challenge is what comes next, getting Artemis III astronauts from lunar orbit to the moon's surface. To do that, NASA in 2021 awarded a nearly $3 billion contract to Elon Musk's SpaceX for the Lunar Lander version of its Starship, the biggest, most powerful launch vehicle ever built. Made of two components, the Lunar Lander will sit atop the reusable Super Heavy booster. After several spectacular failures and explosions, Starship rebounded with successful launches this past August and October. But the setbacks and technical complexity have contributed to the delay in America's return to the moon's surface. Artemis may be Apollo's mythological twin, but upcoming missions with SpaceX bear little resemblance. For example, the massive SpaceX lander that will rendezvous with the crew in lunar orbit has to be refueled in space, a complex process requiring the launch of 10 or more fuel tankers. Nothing like this has ever been done before. Elon Musk says it's needed …”View more
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The Artemis missions are pivotal, but the complexity and delays of SpaceX's Lunar Lander highlight the challenges of returning to the Moon.
The Matt Walsh Show·Ep. 1759 - The Media Does Not Want To Talk About This HISTORIC NASA Launch. Here’s Why.·Mar 31, 2026
“Between Sam Altman and Elon Musk, whose Grok is the league leader in LLM-generated porn, AI is becoming a race to the bottom, pun intended. OpenAI also has a social network, Sora. But instead of connection, Sora provides users with unlimited AI slop, starring themselves. It also serves up content starring fictional characters and dead celebrities, including Stephen Hawking dying in a skateboard accident and Martin Luther King Jr. wearing a MAGA hat. The King video has since …”“Between Sam Altman and Elon Musk, whose Grok is the league leader in LLM-generated porn, AI is becoming a race to the bottom, pun intended. OpenAI also has a social network, Sora. But instead of connection, Sora provides users with unlimited AI slop, starring themselves. It also serves up content starring fictional characters and dead celebrities, including Stephen Hawking dying in a skateboard accident and Martin Luther King Jr. wearing a MAGA hat. The King video has since been removed. You don't need Woodward and Bernstein to follow the money trail from OpenAI's altruistic origin story to the uncomfortable conclusion that the most dangerous AI isn't the one that goes rogue. It's the one run by Sam Altman. Consider his response to criticism that Americans are subsidizing AI data centers that have driven up the …”View more
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OpenAI's Sora project is emblematic of a troubling trend where AI is monetized at the expense of genuine human connection, with Sam Altman profiting from societal loneliness.
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway·No Mercy / No Malice: The Resistance Comes for OpenAI·Mar 14, 2026
“… these guys This really is an incentive I also think we need to move to a civil penalty construct where it a percentage of market cap So when Elon Musk is found guilty of market manipulation for saying, I'm funding secured to take the company private, he's fine. I figured it was $200 million or $300 million. That's like you or me being fined $8. It's not a disincentive, right? If you have a parking meter in front of your house, the ticket is 25 and it costs 10 bucks a day, you're going to break the law. My first boss at Morgan Stanley, Carter Corder, used to talk about occasionally, you're …”“… to break these companies up. And we need, and this fourth leg of the stool, if you will, of the chair has happened, is civil liability. Because if these cases stopped, if this was it nothing would change Because this amount of money is chump change for these guys This really is an incentive I also think we need to move to a civil penalty construct where it a percentage of market cap So when Elon Musk is found guilty of market manipulation for saying, I'm funding secured to take the company private, he's fine. I figured it was $200 million or $300 million. That's like you or me being fined $8. It's not a disincentive, right? If you have a parking meter in front of your house, the ticket is 25 and it costs 10 bucks a day, you're going to break the law. My first boss at Morgan Stanley, Carter Corder, used to talk about occasionally, you're always commuting in your car. And a lot of time, back then, cars broke down. Cars were not very good. And a car would break down and traffic would be backed up on the four or five and you'd go by and you'd see a car with its hood up and steam would be coming out of it because cars were shitty back then, mostly American cars. And his idea was anytime …”View more
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One in eight children on Instagram face unwanted sexual advances, highlighting a shocking reality of social media's dangers. As platforms prioritize engagement over safety, we risk normalizing the exposure of children to predators and harmful content. Without effective regulation and penalties, the situation will only worsen, endangering our youth further.
Prof G Markets·Trump’s Economic Playbook Is Failing·Mar 30, 2026
“… trade this fundamental commodity that runs the entire world now so trump's president and there's this guy on the service famous entrepreneur elon musk musk himself a power user of twitter sort of gets and and this is a very common thing that happens on the platform it's like people get captured by the platform and they both like being good at it affect it and then it affects them and the snake eats their own tail and and like you know it's just an accelerationist situation where you get to someone who is is radicalized in their ways elon musk then goes through there's this whole this this …”“… attention on Twitter. And I think like the way in which you need to understand things like meme coins and prediction markets are essentially derivatives on the attention economy. Like it is essentially ways in which people have figured out how to trade trade this fundamental commodity that runs the entire world now so trump's president and there's this guy on the service famous entrepreneur elon musk musk himself a power user of twitter sort of gets and and this is a very common thing that happens on the platform it's like people get captured by the platform and they both like being good at it affect it and then it affects them and the snake eats their own tail and and like you know it's just an accelerationist situation where you get to someone who is is radicalized in their ways elon musk then goes through there's this whole this this whole period of time in 2022 where he um he flirts with basically becoming a like getting a board seat right he sort of reverses course and says you know what actually i'm gonna i'm gonna buy this i'm just gonna buy it and i'm gonna take it private and I'm going to totally rewire this thing. And I'm going to I'm going to bring this back to the glory …”View more
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Elon Musk's chaotic takeover of Twitter reveals how attention drives the platform's influence. By prioritizing engagement and allowing controversial figures back, he reshapes Twitter into a political weapon while facing criticism for his lack of technical expertise. This story illustrates the paradox of a tech mogul who understands attention but struggles with the complexities of the platform he bought.
Galaxy Brain·What Is Twitter’s Legacy, 20 Years Later?·Mar 27, 2026
“… not up to their code. I it's such the two biggest tells from the retards on the left is Kennedy Jr. Their two biggest hells is Kennedy Jr. and Elon Musk. That's how I know you guys are lying and you have Trump derangement syndrome and we never have to fucking listen to you ever again. Because a both guys formerly darlings of the left and the Democrats. One's a Kennedy, by the way, who made his bones suing Monsanto and all these other big chemical companies and defense contractors and union carbide for polluting the environment. So this guy, I mean, you want to talk about a guy who was built in …”“She was talking about some of the, she says, quote unquote, illegal stuff, which when you say illegal stuff in California, it's maybe it's just not up to their code. I it's such the two biggest tells from the retards on the left is Kennedy Jr. Their two biggest hells is Kennedy Jr. and Elon Musk. That's how I know you guys are lying and you have Trump derangement syndrome and we never have to fucking listen to you ever again. Because a both guys formerly darlings of the left and the Democrats. One's a Kennedy, by the way, who made his bones suing Monsanto and all these other big chemical companies and defense contractors and union carbide for polluting the environment. So this guy, I mean, you want to talk about a guy who was built in a Democratic Papa Boner lab. You have a guy with the last name Kennedy, so he already comes from royalty, and he makes his life work suing huge corporations that pollute the environment. Okay, so you love this guy. Yeah. The other guy invents an electric car, which you love. So you love Kennedy and you love Elon Musk. And nothing bad was ever said …”View more
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In a hilarious twist, the host points out how both Robert Kennedy Jr. and Elon Musk, once celebrated by the left, are now vilified due to their association with Trump. The absurdity peaks as he mocks the narrative that these two icons are now threats to society, showcasing the ridiculousness of political double standards. It's a wild ride through irony and exaggeration that leaves listeners laughing at the chaos of modern politics.
Adam Carolla Show·Chris Hansen Says We Need the Death Penalty·Mar 18, 2026
“Elon Musk, they have all this equity. It's illiquid. In the case of SpaceX, it's illiquid, or even when it's liquid with Tesla, what do they do? They don't sell it. They get a loan against it. And so they get the money without actually having to have the taxable event. But that's the loophole that I feel like is the middle of the road. It's this potential policy that's not partisan of if you get a loan using your equity as collateral, that is realized. …”“Elon Musk, they have all this equity. It's illiquid. In the case of SpaceX, it's illiquid, or even when it's liquid with Tesla, what do they do? They don't sell it. They get a loan against it. And so they get the money without actually having to have the taxable event. But that's the loophole that I feel like is the middle of the road. It's this potential policy that's not partisan of if you get a loan using your equity as collateral, that is realized. You are realizing the value of that equity. So we should tax that, actually. That's just a loophole that we should close. And that's just a failure in the tax code. And it's not like partisan or nonpartisan. And I think that's actually the smart solution that we could have. But that's just a rant that I have. Yeah, I'm not figuring it a little bit …”View more
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Wealth inequality stifles economic activity by keeping capital inert, creating a drag on demand. When the wealthy hoard money instead of circulating it, it prevents economic growth and contributes to societal issues like declining birth rates. To combat this, we need to transform stagnant wealth into active income that fuels consumption and investment.
Bankless·3 Megatrends Every Investor Needs to Know: Demographics, Wealth Inequality, & the End of Labor (with Jeff Park)·Mar 30, 2026
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Elon Musk's TeraFab project could revolutionize AI chip manufacturing by achieving what no other company has managed, potentially transforming the industry and space infrastructure.
The TeraFab project is a groundbreaking attempt to vertically integrate the entire AI chip stack under one roof, promising unprecedented speed and scale in chip manufacturing.
Elon Musk's TeraFab project is a strategic move to address an impending chip shortage and leverage space-based solar energy for AI advancements.
Limitless Podcast·Elon Musk's Terafab: The Impossible Plan for a Galactic Civilization·Mar 23, 2026
“… do they need AI researchers or should everyone be an AI engineer? Are we in a research period or the Ilya Sutskiver age of research versus the Elon Musk age of engineering? Where are we in semiconductor production? It feels very engineering, like an engineering process, but what we've seen from ASML and TSMC is that it does feel like there's a little bit of research artistry to it and the cooking analogy holds. It's a lot of art. I've been doing a lot of research into space and it's a lot of trial and error. It's almost like cooking a recipe. And it also feels like, at least with XAI, if all …”“… follow a manual. It's almost like cooking where it takes a lot of trial and error accumulated over decades, TSMC and even Intel. So it's not something you could just jump right in and do. Yeah, it's something that goes back to the XAI debate about, do they need AI researchers or should everyone be an AI engineer? Are we in a research period or the Ilya Sutskiver age of research versus the Elon Musk age of engineering? Where are we in semiconductor production? It feels very engineering, like an engineering process, but what we've seen from ASML and TSMC is that it does feel like there's a little bit of research artistry to it and the cooking analogy holds. It's a lot of art. I've been doing a lot of research into space and it's a lot of trial and error. It's almost like cooking a recipe. And it also feels like, at least with XAI, if all the researchers are in San Francisco, you can sort of just walk across to the coffee shop, poach someone. But if the best semiconductor engineers or technicians are in Taiwan and they see it as a national urgency to bring stability to the country, both economically and geopolitically, then you have a very different calculation. It's like, oh, yeah, I …”View more
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Elon Musk's TeraFab project faces significant challenges due to the complexities of chip manufacturing, which require decades of expertise and existing supply chain constraints.
TBPN·FULL INTERVIEW: Why I Think Nvidia Is Perfectly Positioned In The AI Race·Mar 30, 2026
“… to us about this misconception that you get rich from tech. Like a lot of us see tech billionaires, and that's who we want to be. We look up to Elon Musk, we look up to, you know, Sam Altman, Sam Altman, like all these guys. Yeah, Everybody looks up to the tech guys. Why do you think boring, unsexy businesses are so overlooked? Because it turns out some of the richest people in the world are running unsexy, boring businesses. That's right. So think about what gets headlines, right? If somebody says a pest control person made X amount of money, maybe it might make a headline because it seems …”“no missed customers. So let's talk about rich entrepreneurs. Talk to us about this misconception that you get rich from tech. Like a lot of us see tech billionaires, and that's who we want to be. We look up to Elon Musk, we look up to, you know, Sam Altman, Sam Altman, like all these guys. Yeah, Everybody looks up to the tech guys. Why do you think boring, unsexy businesses are so overlooked? Because it turns out some of the richest people in the world are running unsexy, boring businesses. That's right. So think about what gets headlines, right? If somebody says a pest control person made X amount of money, maybe it might make a headline because it seems unusual. But it's actually not. It's far more common for these traditional businesses. There was an article in the Wall Street Journal this past year. It was called The Stealthy Wealthy. And in the article, there's actually a professor out of Princeton that's labeled us the stealthy wealthy. And he says that 43% of everybody in the top 0.1%, not just …”View more
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Nearly half of the top 0.1% of earners, making over $2 million a year, are running unsexy, traditional businesses. This includes entrepreneurs like one who created a machine to replace school carpets annually, highlighting how overlooked everyday problems can lead to significant wealth. The media focuses on tech billionaires, but the real wealth often lies in the mundane.
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)·David Royce: How to Turn a Boring Idea into a 9-Figure Business | Entrepreneurship | E392·Mar 30, 2026
“… or work in the trades. Another tech executive said that everyone should just plan to be their own boss, figure out their own companies. Elon Musk said the entire concept of jobs will be invalid by 2040. Or maybe humanity won't survive at all. Again, this is not what the fringe doomers are saying. This is what the AI executives themselves are talking about. The economics writer Noah Smith, who is a fan of AI, recently wrote a piece in which he lamented AI's sales pitch as the worst in history. He notes that Sam Altman, head of OpenAI, has said he believes the risk of human extinction from …”“… to understand that AI companies themselves are saying that this is possible, and they think it could happen within a few years. One tech executive recently said that if you want to have a secure job in the future, you need to either be neurodivergent or work in the trades. Another tech executive said that everyone should just plan to be their own boss, figure out their own companies. Elon Musk said the entire concept of jobs will be invalid by 2040. Or maybe humanity won't survive at all. Again, this is not what the fringe doomers are saying. This is what the AI executives themselves are talking about. The economics writer Noah Smith, who is a fan of AI, recently wrote a piece in which he lamented AI's sales pitch as the worst in history. He notes that Sam Altman, head of OpenAI, has said he believes the risk of human extinction from AI technology to be about 2%. More recently, Altman amended that to be big enough to take seriously. And years ago, he told The New Yorker, quote, I have guns, gold, potassium iodide, antibiotics, batteries, water, gas masks from the Israeli Defense Force, and a big patch of land in Big Sur that I can fly to, end quote. How about Dario Amadei, …”View more
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A staggering majority of Americans believe AI will worsen personal relationships and creativity, with many fearing job losses in the near future. Even tech executives acknowledge the potential for a work crisis, suggesting that the very concept of jobs may become obsolete by 2040. Holly Elmore of Pause AI argues for a global pause on AI development to assess these risks before it's too late.
Connections Podcast·The movement to head off an AI catastrophe·Mar 30, 2026
“… values and aspirations and that it doesn't need to feel like this. Yeah. Did you see that exchange between Joyce Carol Oates, the novelist, and Elon Musk? No. It was this fascinating exchange. I wish I had the quote in front of me, but she just trolled him on his own site and said, And isn't it interesting that you can have all the money in the world, but you never seem to post about the things that normal people like, like pets or a film they saw or a book they read or just like any of these sort of things, like just basic enjoyment. And it really got under Musk's skin and he started posting …”“… Jr. in nature, is just a sense that people want alternatives to how things feel. I mean, that is partially policy. It's partially universal health care and expanded child tax credits and free transit. But it's also partially just a recognition of values and aspirations and that it doesn't need to feel like this. Yeah. Did you see that exchange between Joyce Carol Oates, the novelist, and Elon Musk? No. It was this fascinating exchange. I wish I had the quote in front of me, but she just trolled him on his own site and said, And isn't it interesting that you can have all the money in the world, but you never seem to post about the things that normal people like, like pets or a film they saw or a book they read or just like any of these sort of things, like just basic enjoyment. And it really got under Musk's skin and he started posting about movies for a while. But I do think that there is this divide where we, like, not only do we see it's just this incredibly bad behavior from the wealthiest people in the world who clearly, you know, don't deserve the reverence that they were given, but we also see that they seem kind of miserable, like incapable of enjoying everything that they …”View more
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In a revealing exchange, novelist Joyce Carol Oates challenged Elon Musk's social media presence, highlighting his lack of relatable content. This moment underscores a broader critique of tech oligarchs who seem disconnected from the joys of everyday life, as exemplified by Musk and Bezos. Naomi Klein connects these observations to a cultural longing for irreplaceable values and experiences amidst the rise of AI and corporate encroachment.
The Ezra Klein Show·Naomi Klein on Trumpism and Our Age of ‘Unlikely Bedfellows’·Mar 20, 2026
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Elon Musk's call for employees at X to tackle the hardest problems at an unrelenting pace has ignited a debate about work-life balance. While many criticized this approach as abusive, there are individuals who thrive in high-pressure environments, eager to push boundaries. This contrast highlights the divide between traditional work expectations and the ambitions of young innovators, particularly in the AI sector.
Modern Wisdom·#1071 - Bill Gurley - If You Hate Your Job, This is How to Start Over·Mar 14, 2026
“… Cursor and XAI news. XAI hired two senior leaders from Cursor to catch up on coding. There's a whole debate going on on what's going on at XAI. Elon Musk said XAI was not built right the first time around, so it's being rebuilt from the foundations up. He said the same thing happened with Tesla. So he's completely changing the strategy. You've got to wonder what kind of comp packages these new hires got. Who knows? It is interesting now.”“… cheaper and extremely scalable. Let me also tell you about Figma. No matter where your idea starts, Figma may cloud code, codex, or sketch. The Figma canvas is where ideas connect and products take shape. So other news and the information from Amir, Cursor and XAI news. XAI hired two senior leaders from Cursor to catch up on coding. There's a whole debate going on on what's going on at XAI. Elon Musk said XAI was not built right the first time around, so it's being rebuilt from the foundations up. He said the same thing happened with Tesla. So he's completely changing the strategy. You've got to wonder what kind of comp packages these new hires got. Who knows? It is interesting now.”View more
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Travis Kalanick is plotting a new self-driving venture that could reunite him with Uber, alongside Anthony Lewandowski's autonomous software startup. This exciting news broke through a physical paywall, which was dramatically 'busted down' to unveil the scoop. Kalanick's future involvement with Uber remains a hot topic, especially as he prepares for an in-person discussion on the matter.
TBPN·Travis Kalanick Joins, Spotify CEO, Nikesh from Palo Alto Networks, xAI Rebuild, Apple Faces Slop Allegations·Mar 13, 2026
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Elon Musk's hands-on approach drives urgency in engineering, making every task a priority. By personally engaging with engineers, he identifies inefficiencies and challenges the status quo, leading to faster and more effective processes. This method not only enhances productivity but also fosters a culture of innovation and accountability.
Lex Fridman Podcast·#494 – Jensen Huang: NVIDIA – The $4 Trillion Company & the AI Revolution·Mar 23, 2026
“Okay, here's the thing. Elon Musk's step siblings and his siblings accused his biological father of being a pedophile, of sexually abusing them. Elon Musk embarrasses and humiliates himself in the Epstein files. Elon Musk outed Donald Trump properly. You will never get the full release of the Epstein files because Trump is in them. You know, he nuked Trump on this thing. And clearly, the president of the United States, in my opinion, has done sexual assault with underage people …”“Okay, here's the thing. Elon Musk's step siblings and his siblings accused his biological father of being a pedophile, of sexually abusing them. Elon Musk embarrasses and humiliates himself in the Epstein files. Elon Musk outed Donald Trump properly. You will never get the full release of the Epstein files because Trump is in them. You know, he nuked Trump on this thing. And clearly, the president of the United States, in my opinion, has done sexual assault with underage people and was best friends with Jeffrey Epstein because Jeffrey Epstein didn't have friends. He was a spy that had assets that he was working, that he was manipulating. And Donald Trump was one of those people. And the American evangelical white megachurch people that still support this shit are the biggest political liability. The most morally bankrupt …”View more
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The critique of megachurches reveals a deep hypocrisy within American evangelicalism, especially regarding their support for controversial figures like Donald Trump. This segment discusses how these churches prioritize wealth accumulation and political alignment over the teachings of Jesus, who spoke against greed. The hosts argue that megachurches serve as incubators for moral decay, enabling harmful ideologies while masking their exploitation of followers.
I've Had It·Orange is the New Fascist·Mar 19, 2026
“… I'm curious, you know, how was that experience different from what it was going to be like at Tesla? You're going into a company. You're working for Musk. How is that different? I've been a CEO through those six companies. So I hadn't like supported it in myself in a long time. And so I had to learn to be a subordinate. And that was really in support of a CEO. And so all the times that I was asking teams to do unreasonable things for me as a CEO, the payback was almost sudden and instant as I stepped into that job. and I think you know Musk hires orthogonally in the sense that he doesn't hire …”“… just kind of get into your mindset as you joined the company because you had not been a car executive, right? You had been an entrepreneur. Up until that point, you had started and sold something like six startups before joining Tesla. Yeah, yeah. I'm curious, you know, how was that experience different from what it was going to be like at Tesla? You're going into a company. You're working for Musk. How is that different? I've been a CEO through those six companies. So I hadn't like supported it in myself in a long time. And so I had to learn to be a subordinate. And that was really in support of a CEO. And so all the times that I was asking teams to do unreasonable things for me as a CEO, the payback was almost sudden and instant as I stepped into that job. and I think you know Musk hires orthogonally in the sense that he doesn't hire people from the industry because he wants fresh thinking that is not weighed down by by old constructs the head of supply chain came from Apple the head of the head of battery cell innovation was homegrown he'd come up through the ranks of Tesla having no experience in automotive before the head of engineering came from Segway and Apple. So it was a …”View more
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Mary Barra, CEO of GM, and Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, represent two distinct yet effective leadership styles in the automotive industry. While both are visionary engineers, Barra's approach emphasizes kindness and team attraction, creating a supportive environment, unlike Musk's more ambitious and intense style. This contrast highlights how different leadership can drive innovation and company culture in the fast-evolving EV market.
Bold Names·The Five Step “Algorithm” Driving Tesla’s Success·Mar 27, 2026
“… knowledge that this company has never employed. Which brings us to a major disconnect regarding the approach to that manufacturing environment. Elon Musk claimed he could eat a cheeseburger and smoke a cigar inside a two nanometer fab because the wafers would be fully contained. Right. I saw that. The argument is that the semiconductor industry gets clean rooms wrong by overengineering the spaces outside the specialized machines. He believes that as long as the wafers are transported in sealed pods, the surrounding factory floor does not need traditional purification. But that logic directly …”“… droplets of tin with lasers to create plasma. That plasma emits light that is bounced off incredibly flat mirrors to carve patterns smaller than a strand of human DNA. It's mind-blowing. It really is. And that requires decades of institutional knowledge that this company has never employed. Which brings us to a major disconnect regarding the approach to that manufacturing environment. Elon Musk claimed he could eat a cheeseburger and smoke a cigar inside a two nanometer fab because the wafers would be fully contained. Right. I saw that. The argument is that the semiconductor industry gets clean rooms wrong by overengineering the spaces outside the specialized machines. He believes that as long as the wafers are transported in sealed pods, the surrounding factory floor does not need traditional purification. But that logic directly contradicts the fundamental physics of semiconductor manufacturing. Based on the source material, modern leading-edge fabs require isoclass 1-3 standards for a very specific reason. In an isoclass 1 cleanroom, the air is filtered hundreds of times per hour. Yeah, the purity levels are insane. Because human breath alone introduces millions of …”View more
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Tesla's attempt to own the entire AI ecosystem, including unproven 2-nanometer chip factories, raises questions about the impact on the global economy and the feasibility of such ambitious projects.
Elon Musk Podcast·Musk says Tesla's mega AI chip fab project to launch in seven days·Mar 22, 2026
“… are wrong, particularly in their timelines and the amount of credibility we give them every single time they propose a new timeline. Yep. Like Elon Musk has never been right about a timeline. And then like he comes, he's like, oh, well, you know, the jobs will be done in like a year and a half and blah, blah, blah.”“… now Miami been gone for the last 15 years It been underwater Like this is the thing That's why I picked the highest department I could. Oh, good. It is beautiful. Just in case it's this time. It is. It is incredible. The amount of times the experts are wrong, particularly in their timelines and the amount of credibility we give them every single time they propose a new timeline. Yep. Like Elon Musk has never been right about a timeline. And then like he comes, he's like, oh, well, you know, the jobs will be done in like a year and a half and blah, blah, blah.”View more
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Experts like Elon Musk frequently miss their predictions, leading to skepticism about their timelines. Despite claims that AI will eliminate jobs, companies continue to hire for essential roles, revealing a disconnect between expert narratives and reality. This highlights the need to question the credibility of predictions, especially when they come from influential figures who may not act on their own warnings.
What Bitcoin Did·The AI Future Is Overhyped. Why Bitcoin Still Matters | Junseth·Mar 27, 2026
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Jim Cantrell reveals how a meeting with Russian officials to buy missiles for SpaceX was a complete long shot. Initially, Elon Musk aimed to inspire humanity to reach Mars, but the Russians were unwilling to sell, showcasing the challenges faced in the aerospace industry. This story highlights the high stakes and unpredictability of pioneering space exploration.
TBPN·Samsung Invests $70B in AI Chips, The Cubanator Joins, Apple: Behind in AI, Ahead in Revenue | Mark Cuban, John Kim, Eugen Alpeza, Ari Herbert-Voss, Alex Konrad, Carl Eschenbach & Pat Grady, Jim Cantrell, Tom Hulme·Mar 19, 2026
“… dubai got out of all this was it really was right when they were turbocharging their world government symposium or whatever they call it and elon musk came for that now they already had like big names i will you know it not like he made it but it this mutualistic exchange that we see with Elon again and again which is you treat him like he a big deal He treats you like you on the cutting edge of the future. And it's a circle jerk that has, right, like sort of taken over our world. Yeah. Everyone kind of wins in the sense that they get what they, what they want out of it. Right. You know, the …”“… says, I'm going to meet with Elon today. Remind, give me more detail on that pitch you mentioned. and bin soleim sends it and then and then immediately like asks well how did it go how did it go how did it go the other thing by the way too that that dubai got out of all this was it really was right when they were turbocharging their world government symposium or whatever they call it and elon musk came for that now they already had like big names i will you know it not like he made it but it this mutualistic exchange that we see with Elon again and again which is you treat him like he a big deal He treats you like you on the cutting edge of the future. And it's a circle jerk that has, right, like sort of taken over our world. Yeah. Everyone kind of wins in the sense that they get what they, what they want out of it. Right. You know, the Emiratis want the cars. Except for the self-driving taxis. Yeah. Of course. Of course. Yeah. Well, you know, but, but at least they get the boost, you know, they have the Teslas, you know, they get to participate in the PR, they get to like, you know, bask in the aura of Elon Musk, you know, and he again gets pumped up in this way. You know, we're …”View more
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Elon Musk's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein reveals a web of influence involving the Dubai Future Foundation and self-driving technology ambitions. In a bizarre twist, Epstein pitched Musk to Emirati officials, leading to a partnership that boosted Tesla's image while Dubai sought cutting-edge innovation. This mutualistic exchange highlights the intricate connections between tech giants and foreign governments.
Tech Won't Save Us·Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein w/ Ed Niedermeyer·Mar 19, 2026
“… is still being used to generate that kind of material. And my point was that that outcome was really predictable and really preventable. When Elon Musk took over at Twitter, even after saying he was going to crack down on exploitation content on Twitter. One of his first orders of business was firing a good majority of the staff who worked specifically on combating child sexual exploitation on the platform. So fired them, the people that were doing that work, then had some pretty high profile examples of women and minors being sexually exploited on the platform, even before Grok was a thing. …”“… familiar, that's because it's basically a playbook at this point. You know, it's very much reminiscent of the conversation that we all had when Grok was being used to generate child sexual exploitation material earlier this year, which, by the way, is still being used to generate that kind of material. And my point was that that outcome was really predictable and really preventable. When Elon Musk took over at Twitter, even after saying he was going to crack down on exploitation content on Twitter. One of his first orders of business was firing a good majority of the staff who worked specifically on combating child sexual exploitation on the platform. So fired them, the people that were doing that work, then had some pretty high profile examples of women and minors being sexually exploited on the platform, even before Grok was a thing. So really just demonstrating a failure to sort out reasonable guardrails when it came to keeping people safe on a platform. And so on top of all of those issues, none of it stopped Musk from jumping full throttle into erotic content by releasing Grok and then Grok unhinged mode. And so Elon is taking a lot of heat, rightly so. But I really see a …”View more
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Elon Musk's push for erotic content on platforms like Twitter raises serious ethical concerns, especially after dismantling teams that fought against child exploitation. This pattern mirrors OpenAI's recent shift towards adult content, despite a history of failing to enforce safety measures. With both companies prioritizing provocative content over user safety, the implications for society are alarming.
There Are No Girls on the Internet·Sam Altman Wants You to Have Sex with ChatGPT·Mar 17, 2026
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Elon Musk tackles production bottlenecks weekly, ensuring Tesla outpaces competitors. By meticulously mapping production processes and addressing issues in real-time, he transforms the way companies operate. This relentless focus on efficiency is why Tesla thrives while traditional automakers struggle.
The a16z Show·Marc Andreessen on the Mindset of Great Founders — with David Senra·Mar 15, 2026
“… to make money solve rich people problems. Right? That's what happens. Right? It's just escalated. I can only imagine what a negotiation with Elon Musk would be like. I'll throw 100 billion at it. And you're like, oh my gosh. I also found out that a million seconds is like 11 days.”“… about $18? Right? Like they're moving $4 million chunks at a time. And we're over here in tech going like, oh, I wonder if I can get $10,000. Right? So that's something that I just find absolutely wild. The bigger the, like this is just like you want to make money solve rich people problems. Right? That's what happens. Right? It's just escalated. I can only imagine what a negotiation with Elon Musk would be like. I'll throw 100 billion at it. And you're like, oh my gosh. I also found out that a million seconds is like 11 days.”View more
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In Hollywood, negotiations can escalate from $5 million to $13 million in just two days, showcasing a stark contrast to typical salary discussions in other fields. Jacob Warwick, an executive negotiation coach, reveals that sometimes, it's not just about the money—humility and relationship-building can seal the deal. This insight highlights how negotiating for even small increases can significantly impact personal finances, making a real difference in people's lives.
Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth·The tactical playbook for getting 20-40% more comp (without sounding greedy) | Jacob Warwick (Executive Negotiator)·Mar 15, 2026
“… the container, there's three Tesla roadsters inside. And then they were coming back and being auctioned off in the US. And, you know, Tesla, Elon Musk has got unlimited money. I said at the time, I would love Tesla to have bought them back for whatever the cost was at the auction. And put one in the reception of Fremont, put one in the reception of Giga Texas, put one in the reception of Giga Berlin. Hang them from the ceiling. Just let kids see them. And this is where Tesla started. Someone I know who lives freakishly close to me has one in his garage. He calls it his retirement. In fact, he …”“… roadsters were bought for China, sat in a shipping container that was then held in China or maybe even the US side. I think it was China side. It sat in this container for like 10, 15 years because of unpaid fees and whatnot. And when they cracked open the container, there's three Tesla roadsters inside. And then they were coming back and being auctioned off in the US. And, you know, Tesla, Elon Musk has got unlimited money. I said at the time, I would love Tesla to have bought them back for whatever the cost was at the auction. And put one in the reception of Fremont, put one in the reception of Giga Texas, put one in the reception of Giga Berlin. Hang them from the ceiling. Just let kids see them. And this is where Tesla started. Someone I know who lives freakishly close to me has one in his garage. He calls it his retirement. In fact, he takes it to the shops. He's got bigger kahunas than me. He loves it. He drives it. And that thing's worth, well, I mean, there's ones on auto trader for well over $100,000 now because the price is going up. It's where Tesla started. And I would be, I love it when companies are proud and show it off. And so many companies, and I get it. They want …”View more
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Imagine discovering three Tesla Roadsters locked away for 15 years, only to be auctioned off in the U.S. Tesla's founder, Elon Musk, has the resources to reclaim these relics and showcase them at their facilities, celebrating the brand's origins. This nostalgic move could inspire pride in Tesla's journey while connecting the past to the future.
EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs·DAILY: Lucid Shows Cosmos Details, Rivian R2 Timeline and Polestar 3 Adds 800v Tech | 14 Mar 2026·Mar 15, 2026
“… it's not just don't get along. They end up hating each other after working together. and then splinter off into their own organizations. So after Musk leaves, he starts XAI. After Dargo leaves, he starts Anthropic. After Ilya leaves, he starts Safe Superintelligence. After Mira leaves, she starts Thinking Machines Lab. They want to have control over their own vision of this technology. and the best way that they have derived from their experiences of trying to put their vision into the arena is by creating a competitor and then competing with OpenAI and with all the other companies out there. …”“They want to create AI in their own image. And that's why they keep not getting along. And in fact, it's not just don't get along. They end up hating each other after working together. and then splinter off into their own organizations. So after Musk leaves, he starts XAI. After Dargo leaves, he starts Anthropic. After Ilya leaves, he starts Safe Superintelligence. After Mira leaves, she starts Thinking Machines Lab. They want to have control over their own vision of this technology. and the best way that they have derived from their experiences of trying to put their vision into the arena is by creating a competitor and then competing with OpenAI and with all the other companies out there. Do you think some of these AICers realize that they are quite literally summoning the demon, as Elon said 10 years ago, but they don't really care because being the person that summoned the demon is makes you consequential and powerful and historical even if the outcome is potentially horrific even if there like a 20 outcome of it being horrific i …”View more
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AI leaders are knowingly summoning a 'demon' by creating competing organizations, driven by their desire for control and power in a rapidly evolving field. After key figures like Elon Musk and Dario Amodei left OpenAI, they founded new companies to pursue their visions, despite the risks of catastrophic outcomes. This strategic narrative not only persuades investors but also positions them as pivotal players in the AI race, even if it means risking global consequences.
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett·AI Whistleblower: We Are Being Gaslit By The AI Companies! They’re Hiding The Truth About AI!·Mar 26, 2026
“Anyway, over the weekend, you watched this live, right? Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, the CEO of SpaceX, got some folks together, gave a big keynote presentation about his vision for the future. Basically something that looked like an ultradome. It did look like an ultradome. And so you watched this, right? I did watch it. I watched a little bit of it. And if you were taking a shot every time Elon said epic, you were hammering. Not in any state to drive after about three minutes. Yeah. He's got so much going …”“Anyway, over the weekend, you watched this live, right? Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, the CEO of SpaceX, got some folks together, gave a big keynote presentation about his vision for the future. Basically something that looked like an ultradome. It did look like an ultradome. And so you watched this, right? I did watch it. I watched a little bit of it. And if you were taking a shot every time Elon said epic, you were hammering. Not in any state to drive after about three minutes. Yeah. He's got so much going on at this point. I mean, he's doing sports cars, cyber trucks, Model 3, Model Y, just consumer cars. YXL. Space internet, space data centers, space launch capacity, point to point. He's going to take us on a rocket from New York to Tokyo in an hour, 30 minutes. Neuralink, brain chips, tunnels. These Elon projects have just gotten bigger and bigger …”View more
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Elon Musk's engineering prowess could potentially transform Intel's chip production capabilities, making him a surprising contender in the semiconductor industry. With the CHIPS Act aiming to boost American manufacturing, there's a scenario where Musk's efficiency could help Intel rapidly build new facilities. However, the reality of this partnership remains speculative as Musk focuses on other ventures like Twitter.
TBPN·The Great Peptide Debate, SpaceX's Lunar Mass Driver, AI Coming for Zuck's Job | Martin Shkreli & Max Marchione, Mitchell Green, Shane Hegde, Dr. Adam Oskowitz, Robin Vince, David Senra·Mar 23, 2026
“Elon Musk's new project, MacroHard, uses an artificial intelligence system to completely automate and replace the functions of entire software companies. Yeah, that initiative, which is also known as Digital Optimus, is basically a joint venture between Tesla and XAI. Right. And they are blending physical automotive hardware with high-level reasoning models to actually perform digital labor. So how does an electric vehicle manufacturer transform its …”“Elon Musk's new project, MacroHard, uses an artificial intelligence system to completely automate and replace the functions of entire software companies. Yeah, that initiative, which is also known as Digital Optimus, is basically a joint venture between Tesla and XAI. Right. And they are blending physical automotive hardware with high-level reasoning models to actually perform digital labor. So how does an electric vehicle manufacturer transform its infrastructure into a provider of autonomous white-collar workers? Well, the architecture of this system, it mimics human cognition by using a dual process model. Okay. Dual process meaning two parts. Exactly. It relies on two complementary systems working together to emulate how a person approaches a complex task. So System 2 is XAI's Grok model. You …”View more
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The entanglement between Tesla and XAI, along with shareholder lawsuits, poses a significant threat to the survival of Musk's AI projects.
The entanglement between Tesla and XAI, along with regulatory scrutiny, poses a significant threat to the survival of their AI projects.
Elon Musk Podcast·Elon Musk's Company replaces workers with AI·Mar 17, 2026
“… in a box. Their base hates ICE. If you're a Democrat senator, look, here, I'm going to tell you what John Fetterman tweeted this weekend. Elon Musk stepped in and said, I would like to offer to pay the salaries of TSA personnel during this funding impasse that is so negatively affecting the lives of so many Americans. It was incredibly generous. Elon is a patriot. Here's what John Fetterman said. This is incredibly generous. TSA agents across the country are relying on food pantries and community donations just to get by. I remain the lone Democrat to vote with my Republican colleagues to …”“Yeah, it's actually even different from premeditated. I think to some extent they're in a box. Their base hates ICE. If you're a Democrat senator, look, here, I'm going to tell you what John Fetterman tweeted this weekend. Elon Musk stepped in and said, I would like to offer to pay the salaries of TSA personnel during this funding impasse that is so negatively affecting the lives of so many Americans. It was incredibly generous. Elon is a patriot. Here's what John Fetterman said. This is incredibly generous. TSA agents across the country are relying on food pantries and community donations just to get by. I remain the lone Democrat to vote with my Republican colleagues to fully fund DHS and get people paid. It should never come to this point. So Fetterman's speaking the truth. Here's the problem. Most of the rest of the Democrat senators, they're in a situation where they feel if they vote to fund ICE, their angry open-border activists will never forgive them. And I think a lot of them are engaged in political …”View more
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Elon Musk offered to cover TSA salaries during a government funding standoff, highlighting the dire situation for TSA agents who are struggling to make ends meet. Senator John Fetterman praised Musk's generosity, but many Democratic senators fear backlash from their base if they support funding for ICE. This political dilemma could lead to severe consequences, including airport shutdowns, as Republicans express frustration over Democrats' refusal to negotiate.
Verdict with Ted Cruz·Choosing Illegal Immigrants over Americans, a Surveillance Scandal Bigger than Watergate & The Great Voter ID Reversal Week In Review·Mar 28, 2026
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Elon Musk's advancements in space technology, particularly with SpaceX's Starship, have dramatically reduced the cost of launching payloads into orbit. This innovation prompts a reevaluation of military equipment's longevity and adaptability, emphasizing the need for faster iteration cycles in weapon systems to meet evolving challenges. The conversation highlights the importance of technical literacy among soldiers, as seen in Ukraine, where infantrymen leverage their IT skills to enhance combat effectiveness.
The Shawn Ryan Show·#288 Shyam Sankar - Are We Sleepwalking Into World War 3?·Mar 16, 2026
“… how this would resonate with their constituents. This is really powerful. So on Sanders' websites, he included this quote. Okay. In December, Elon Musk, who leads XAI, said he had, quote, a lot of AI nightmares and would, quote, certainly slow down AI and robotics if he could. It's so interesting because Elon doesn't talk about that with, like, the rollout of electric cars or the rollout of space travel. He's not saying, like, oh, yeah, like, you know, 2030 is too soon to get to Mars. Like, we need to slow down on the race to the moon. Like, let's really figure out the spacesuits first. You …”“… of course, like, flaws in every system. And so, again, it's like, how does this get defined over time that's important? One thing I noticed from the announcement was that they are using AI leaders' own statements against them. And it's easy to see how this would resonate with their constituents. This is really powerful. So on Sanders' websites, he included this quote. Okay. In December, Elon Musk, who leads XAI, said he had, quote, a lot of AI nightmares and would, quote, certainly slow down AI and robotics if he could. It's so interesting because Elon doesn't talk about that with, like, the rollout of electric cars or the rollout of space travel. He's not saying, like, oh, yeah, like, you know, 2030 is too soon to get to Mars. Like, we need to slow down on the race to the moon. Like, let's really figure out the spacesuits first. You know, he's like, let's just go. Yeah. And then another one. In January, Demis, the head of Google's DeepMind, said he would support an AI pause if he knew other countries and companies also paused development. In February, Dari Amadei, the head of Anthropics, said he was absolutely in favor of trying to slow down AI development if other countries …”View more
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The debate over pausing AI development has gained traction, with key figures like Elon Musk and Demis Hassabis expressing support for a slowdown. However, the reality is that countries like China may use this as an opportunity to catch up rather than truly halt their progress. This raises critical questions about the global landscape of AI development and the implications of such a moratorium.
TBPN·Arm Pumps CPUs, Social Media Addiction, Data Center Ban | Eric Goldman, Nima Jalali, Jon McNeill, Karri Saarinen, Dimi Kellari, Mikey Shulman, Aida Baradari, Zack Kanter, Nik Milanović, Zach Perret·Mar 26, 2026
“Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX are they're spending 20 to 25 billion dollars to build a custom semiconductor fabrication plant down in Texas. Yeah. And this is specifically to manufacture two nanometer artificial intelligence chips. Yeah. The massive scale of that financial commitment requires, you know, serious pause. I mean, the TerraFab project aims to produce 100 to 200 billion custom chips annually. Wow. And that level of volume goes way beyond just …”“Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX are they're spending 20 to 25 billion dollars to build a custom semiconductor fabrication plant down in Texas. Yeah. And this is specifically to manufacture two nanometer artificial intelligence chips. Yeah. The massive scale of that financial commitment requires, you know, serious pause. I mean, the TerraFab project aims to produce 100 to 200 billion custom chips annually. Wow. And that level of volume goes way beyond just like outfitting a fleet of vehicles. So we have this fierce battle forming for control over physical hardware right in front of us. On one side, you've got established semiconductor giants pushing these massive new computing platforms. Right. And on the other, a vehicle manufacturer attempting to build the factories themselves. Our conversation …”View more
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The massive scale of TeraFab's financial commitment requires serious pause as it challenges the established semiconductor giants and could alter the global tech economy.
“years, said Joseph Kochet, Montfi's partner at Kochet, Petrie, and McCarthy LLP, it's a great example of what you cannot do to the average investor. Musk's lawyers noted that he has won other cases on appeal. We view today's verdict where the jury found both for and against the plaintiffs and found no fraud scheme as a bump in the road, Musk's legal team at Quinn Emanuel Ruckahart and Sullivan LLP said in a statement, and we look forward to vindication on appeal. The jurors heard about two weeks of live testimony from Musk and top Twitter executives at the time who recalled the turbulent six …”“years, said Joseph Kochet, Montfi's partner at Kochet, Petrie, and McCarthy LLP, it's a great example of what you cannot do to the average investor. Musk's lawyers noted that he has won other cases on appeal. We view today's verdict where the jury found both for and against the plaintiffs and found no fraud scheme as a bump in the road, Musk's legal team at Quinn Emanuel Ruckahart and Sullivan LLP said in a statement, and we look forward to vindication on appeal. The jurors heard about two weeks of live testimony from Musk and top Twitter executives at the time who recalled the turbulent six period in 2022 when the serial entrepreneur flip over whether he would buy the platform resulting in hard litigation with Twitter board of directors to force him to follow through The investors claimed that Musk social media posts and public statements, including a May 13, 2022 tweet stating the deal was temporarily on hold pending a review of the …”View more
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Elon Musk recently faced a legal setback when a jury ruled against him in a case involving claims that he manipulated Twitter's stock price. The jury found no fraud but acknowledged a turbulent period in 2022 when Musk's tweets led to investor claims of deceit. Musk's legal team remains optimistic, viewing this verdict as just a minor hurdle in their ongoing appeal.
Tech Brew Ride Home·Zuck’s Personal AI Agent·Mar 23, 2026
“… two decades. 20 years ago, nobody expected Chinese EVs to be the world beaters that they are today. I think it wasn't even that long ago when Elon Musk was laughing. And as you familiar with BYD the ramping up production of their electric vehicles Warren Buffett owns 10 stake in that Why do you laugh BYD is trying to compete Why do you laugh Have you seen their car I have seen their car yes Like literally laughing at BYD during a Bloomberg TV interview? Well, they're on a different... Tell me why you're laughing. You don't see them at all as a competitor. No. Why is that? I mean, they offer a …”“… used to be similar gaps in other sectors, like electric vehicles, but not anymore. Yeah, so 20 years ago, things were very different for China. This is Juliana Liu, a global business columnist for Bloomberg Opinion. She's been covering China for over two decades. 20 years ago, nobody expected Chinese EVs to be the world beaters that they are today. I think it wasn't even that long ago when Elon Musk was laughing. And as you familiar with BYD the ramping up production of their electric vehicles Warren Buffett owns 10 stake in that Why do you laugh BYD is trying to compete Why do you laugh Have you seen their car I have seen their car yes Like literally laughing at BYD during a Bloomberg TV interview? Well, they're on a different... Tell me why you're laughing. You don't see them at all as a competitor. No. Why is that? I mean, they offer a lower price point. I don't think they have a great product. Elon Musk may have considered the Chinese electric car maker BYD something to laugh about back in 2011 when he gave that interview. But BYD is now one of the fastest growing car companies in history and ranks among the biggest automakers in the world. They're not a joke. They're a threat. …”View more
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Elon Musk once laughed at BYD, a Chinese electric vehicle maker, dismissing them as a competitor. Fast forward a decade, and BYD is now a leading automaker, challenging global giants. This shift has prompted the U.S. government to impose heavy tariffs, making it nearly impossible for Chinese EVs to enter the American market.
“for Elon Musk for one individual. He's the only guy that's really trying to launch GPUs into space at scale. Like in this demo, he's demoing it using one of NVIDIA's investment portfolio companies, StarCloud, which are kind of the initial startup that made GPUs in space a trend, a thing. But then Elon jumped on the wave and like completely took it over. And he's the guy that's actually going to be economically able to launch these at scale. um so it's it's …”“for Elon Musk for one individual. He's the only guy that's really trying to launch GPUs into space at scale. Like in this demo, he's demoing it using one of NVIDIA's investment portfolio companies, StarCloud, which are kind of the initial startup that made GPUs in space a trend, a thing. But then Elon jumped on the wave and like completely took it over. And he's the guy that's actually going to be economically able to launch these at scale. um so it's it's it's a good day to be a tesla or spacex uh share owner equity owner and the final announcement that we're going to talk about is the dgx spark they released the new spark and it's now looking like it's going to be priced around forty seven hundred dollars which seems high but if you are someone who runs local inference at your home and you're …”View more
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Nvidia's GB300 chip and DLSS 5 announcements are a home run for the company, shareholders, and the AI industry, showcasing unmatched innovation and efficiency.
Nvidia's advancements, including the DGX Spark and Nemotron 3, are a testament to their unmatched efficiency improvements and dominance in AI technology.
Nvidia's innovations, like the DGX Spark, are revolutionizing AI computing by making supercomputing power accessible on a personal scale, marking a significant leap in efficiency and capability.
“… because of those two killings it was like we lost rogan on on on that i like this take from uh sandra in the chat you could argue that elon musk being president and making data-driven decisions would be the same as an ai president i actually kind of agree but for the unsurprising uh a slightly different reason which is you've seen how elon will occasionally just do something extremely chaotic or erratic like when he renamed his account kekius maximus yes uh or or similar things like that sort of put spamming”“… so my point there is is that when you know obviously the media turned on mass deportations with minneapolis right it was the renee good and the alex preddy and it kind of just like instantly as soon as the media narrative like we lost the media narrative because of those two killings it was like we lost rogan on on on that i like this take from uh sandra in the chat you could argue that elon musk being president and making data-driven decisions would be the same as an ai president i actually kind of agree but for the unsurprising uh a slightly different reason which is you've seen how elon will occasionally just do something extremely chaotic or erratic like when he renamed his account kekius maximus yes uh or or similar things like that sort of put spamming”View more
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The idea of an AI president is gaining traction, with some arguing that Elon Musk's decision-making style mirrors that of an algorithm-driven leader. This raises questions about governance: if an AI could strictly adhere to campaign promises, would it be better than current political leaders who often deviate? The discussion highlights the chaotic nature of human decision-making compared to data-driven approaches.
The Charlie Kirk Show·THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 120 — AI President? 42-Year-Old Soldiers? Pagan Lord of the Rings?·Mar 28, 2026
“… of them i mean you can't buy google but like you're still worth a couple trillion dollars, maybe try to do something else, but I would just get off. Musk is in a different position because Musk is explicitly trying to become God Emperor. He's explicitly said, I think this is going to potentially kill everybody. I think this is the most important thing in history. And his response to that is, it has to be me. I have to be the one to do it. Anybody else, it'll go back. It's only I can fix it. Only I can solve this problem. Slash, if the world is destroyed, it has to be me who does it or else I …”“… would just give up honestly you're writing these giant hundred million plus a year checks to these various people you're trying to compete in a world you're going to be competing in it's fine like i would give up alternatively i would try to buy one of them i mean you can't buy google but like you're still worth a couple trillion dollars, maybe try to do something else, but I would just get off. Musk is in a different position because Musk is explicitly trying to become God Emperor. He's explicitly said, I think this is going to potentially kill everybody. I think this is the most important thing in history. And his response to that is, it has to be me. I have to be the one to do it. Anybody else, it'll go back. It's only I can fix it. Only I can solve this problem. Slash, if the world is destroyed, it has to be me who does it or else I will just feel sad. What am I even doing? Slash, he thinks he's in a simulation, which I think is actually impacting his decisions. And I worry for his sanity in various ways, for various reasons. But this is what he thinks matters. And I think he's right in the fundamental sense. So he has to catch up. And so, yeah, I think he has three plays at his …”View more
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Elon Musk believes he must lead the charge in AI development, viewing it as the most crucial issue in history. He has three strategies to gain an edge, including leveraging space for data centers, but skepticism surrounds their feasibility. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the challenges and competition in the AI landscape, questioning if Musk's approach can truly succeed.
"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis·Zvi's Mic Works! Recursive Self-Improvement, Live Player Analysis, Anthropic vs DoW + More!·Mar 19, 2026
“… listening to my absolute favorite all in podcast. I've grown a little weary, I have to admit. I'm just like, it's a lot. I had someone explain Elon Musk's Twitter takeover the other day. And I was like, if there's one topic I know a lot about, it is this. I don't need you to tell me actually anything. So he has literally written the book on Elon Musk's Twitter takeover. This person did not know that, but I was just like, goodbye. My wired is me explaining to my husband about his favorite topic, which is early frontier tales. He likes reading American history books. Yes. And I read Lauren …”“… just being an asshole. Let people live. Yeah, 100%. Zoe, what about you? Okay. My tired is obvious, and I think everyone agrees with me. It is mansplaining. I am over it. I feel like men have taught me all they have to teach me in this life. Even listening to my absolute favorite all in podcast. I've grown a little weary, I have to admit. I'm just like, it's a lot. I had someone explain Elon Musk's Twitter takeover the other day. And I was like, if there's one topic I know a lot about, it is this. I don't need you to tell me actually anything. So he has literally written the book on Elon Musk's Twitter takeover. This person did not know that, but I was just like, goodbye. My wired is me explaining to my husband about his favorite topic, which is early frontier tales. He likes reading American history books. Yes. And I read Lauren Groff's The Vaster Wilds recently. Literally blew my mind. I think she is such an absolute genius. Oh, she's amazing. She's terrific. As someone who has never read about this period of time, I was like, Andrew Collins, have you heard how difficult it was to be an early settler in this country, before the country existed. And he was like, I cannot believe …”View more
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Mansplaining is a frustrating reality, as one woman recounts being lectured on a topic she knows intimately: Elon Musk's Twitter takeover. In contrast, she finds joy in sharing her newfound insights from Lauren Groff's 'The Vaster Wilds' with her husband, showcasing a refreshing take on storytelling. This segment highlights the importance of recognizing when to listen and when to share knowledge.
Uncanny Valley | WIRED·Nvidia’s “Super Bowl of AI”; Tesla Disappoints Fans; Meta’s VR Metaverse Is Over·Mar 19, 2026
“… to you tell me which name you like better x.com or the old name twitter Yeah, I get that question a lot. The setup is always, don't you think Elon Musk made a mistake? And I always say, I don't know what he was thinking, so I can't say he's making a mistake. But I'm going to say that Twitter was probably the better choice to stick with, right? How about our podcast, My First Million? Oh, I think it's a good name. And I'm not saying that because I'm on your show. It's just intriguing, right? It's a good title for something, right? Sean named it. Thanks. We hate it. All right, here we go. …”“… space but boom we you know now i know i i know something about the letter x right okay and x always says innovation to people it doesn't you put it in a car you put it on a tech device whatever so that's a 10 thought okay so now we're going to compare to you tell me which name you like better x.com or the old name twitter Yeah, I get that question a lot. The setup is always, don't you think Elon Musk made a mistake? And I always say, I don't know what he was thinking, so I can't say he's making a mistake. But I'm going to say that Twitter was probably the better choice to stick with, right? How about our podcast, My First Million? Oh, I think it's a good name. And I'm not saying that because I'm on your show. It's just intriguing, right? It's a good title for something, right? Sean named it. Thanks. We hate it. All right, here we go. HubSpot. I'm going to give it an eight because there's alliteration there. HubSpot. It's memorable. Yeah. What are names you were jealous of that you didn't get to name? You saw it. You're like, ah, well done. Perfect. Yeah. Well, there's two, really. DreamWorks, the film entertainment. I think that's a beautiful name, right? Yeah. And I think the car …”View more
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The name 'SpaceX' scores a perfect 10 for its immediate association with innovation and space travel. In a discussion about naming processes, industry experts emphasize the significance of context and belief in a name's impact on branding. Names like 'DreamWorks' and 'Lexus' illustrate how a well-chosen name can resonate deeply and even inspire new business ventures.
My First Million·This guy names billion dollar brands for a living, here’s his exact 3-step formula.·Mar 13, 2026
“… economy and our political system in order to enrich themselves at the expense of working families throughout this country. I am talking about Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and the other multibillionaires, the very same billionaires who funded his campaign, who have bestowed gifts upon him and who have in see have seen huge increases in their wealth and power. since Trump took office. We rejected the divine right of kings in the 1770s. We will not accept the divine right of oligarchs today. Now you also had J.D. Vance giving interviews in the past 24 hours with right-wing propagandist …”“… We, the people, will rule. This moment is not just about one man's greed, one man's corruption, or one man's contempt for the Constitution. This is about a handful of the wealthiest people on earth who, in their insatiable greed, have hijacked our economy and our political system in order to enrich themselves at the expense of working families throughout this country. I am talking about Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and the other multibillionaires, the very same billionaires who funded his campaign, who have bestowed gifts upon him and who have in see have seen huge increases in their wealth and power. since Trump took office. We rejected the divine right of kings in the 1770s. We will not accept the divine right of oligarchs today. Now you also had J.D. Vance giving interviews in the past 24 hours with right-wing propagandist Benny Johnson. J.D. Vance saying he believes that UFOs exist, but the UFOs are demons and they're not aliens. So that's the message from the Trump White House. Aliens are actually demons. That's what they want us to know. And they think that's important to share with us while Americans can't afford groceries and while Trump started an unlawful war …”View more
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Senator Bernie Sanders warns that a handful of billionaires, including Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, are corrupting our democracy for their own gain. He emphasizes that this isn't just about one man's greed, but a systemic issue threatening working families across America. As protests erupt against authoritarianism, the message is clear: the people will not accept oligarchs ruling over them.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Loses It as Massive Protests Erupt!!!·Mar 28, 2026
“… within their very laborious terms of service on X, they say that if you want to take action against X or any of its affiliates, which could be Elon Musk himself. It could be Tesla. It could be SpaceX. Who knows at this point? Doge, what have you. Your claims are limited to, I believe, $100 and you have to take it in the Northern District of Texas. So use of this platform. They're trying to claim that me even viewing the terms of service page is ascension to the terms of service. And there's, you know, like eight Harvard trained attorneys trying to make this argument. So anyone who has an X …”“… you need to know that you may be jeopardizing your chances at holding this company or any of its affiliates accountable because this is the game that they play. I have not used X since. Explain that. Why would that jeopardize you? So they claim within their very laborious terms of service on X, they say that if you want to take action against X or any of its affiliates, which could be Elon Musk himself. It could be Tesla. It could be SpaceX. Who knows at this point? Doge, what have you. Your claims are limited to, I believe, $100 and you have to take it in the Northern District of Texas. So use of this platform. They're trying to claim that me even viewing the terms of service page is ascension to the terms of service. And there's, you know, like eight Harvard trained attorneys trying to make this argument. So anyone who has an X account really needs to know what they're signing up for here. And then if they want to take action, one, you should do it as a Jane Doe. And two, you should be deleting your account Wow And is this still like it ongoing Has Grok fixed this Are people still being to my knowledge It still happening It still happening especially on the standalone Grok …”View more
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AI image manipulation tool Grok is facing lawsuits for generating explicit images of minors without consent, including Ashley St. Clair. She shares her own harrowing experience of being targeted, which involved images of her as a child being altered to appear nude. The ongoing legal battle highlights the urgent need for accountability in AI technology and the risks users face under X's terms of service.
The Bulwark Podcast·Ashley St. Clair and Cameron Kasky: Leaving the MAGA Cult·Mar 17, 2026
“Over the weekend, you watched this live, right? Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, the CEO of SpaceX, got some folks together, gave a big keynote presentation about his vision for the future. Basically something that looked like an ultradome. It did look like an ultradome. And so you watched this, right? I did watch it. I watched a little bit of it and overall- And if you were taking a shot every time Elon said, Epic, you were not in any state to drive after about three minutes. Yeah, he's got so much going …”“Over the weekend, you watched this live, right? Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, the CEO of SpaceX, got some folks together, gave a big keynote presentation about his vision for the future. Basically something that looked like an ultradome. It did look like an ultradome. And so you watched this, right? I did watch it. I watched a little bit of it and overall- And if you were taking a shot every time Elon said, Epic, you were not in any state to drive after about three minutes. Yeah, he's got so much going on at this point. I mean, he's doing sports cars, cyber trucks, Model 3, Model Y, just consumer cars. YXL. Space internet, space data centers, space launch capacity, point to point. He's gonna take us from one on a rocket from New York to Tokyo in an hour, 30 minutes. Neuralink, brain chips, tunnels. These Elon projects have just gotten bigger and …”View more
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Elon Musk's recent keynote presentation showcased his grand vision for the future, featuring ambitious projects like space data centers and brain chips. However, his delivery was rough, leaving the audience struggling to engage. Despite skepticism surrounding some concepts, betting against Musk's track record remains a risky endeavor.
TBPN·SpaceX’s Lunar Mass Driver, OpenAI Hires Meta’s Top Ad Exec, Zuck Builds CEO Agent | Diet TBPN·Mar 23, 2026
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Elon Musk's SpaceX might file for an IPO on April 20th, potentially using the ticker 'SEX', which aligns with his playful sense of humor. This could reveal the financials behind their AI strategies and how they compare to competitors. Investors are eagerly anticipating the insights this could bring into the economics of AI in the space industry.
“… time, which I think has always been like slightly insidious. But now we're seeing like really weird stuff come out of it. So, for example, if Elon Musk is able to take SpaceX public at one point five trillion dollars, that number is like not an insignificant part of the US GDP. Right. I mean, a huge number that is all of a sudden trying to access the public market. And if you look at the float that they're going to be able to go to market with relative to like what the Nasdaq index can digest as part of being included in there, like shortly thereafter, bypassing like the rules around how you …”“… changed this when they didn't go public in that time frame by arguing for different exemptions to it. And they succeeded, which is why we've ever since then had giant, giant, like multi-billion dollar companies that can stay private for a very long time, which I think has always been like slightly insidious. But now we're seeing like really weird stuff come out of it. So, for example, if Elon Musk is able to take SpaceX public at one point five trillion dollars, that number is like not an insignificant part of the US GDP. Right. I mean, a huge number that is all of a sudden trying to access the public market. And if you look at the float that they're going to be able to go to market with relative to like what the Nasdaq index can digest as part of being included in there, like shortly thereafter, bypassing like the rules around how you have to wait in season for it. you're basically forcing a bunch of index investors to buy spacex indiscriminately to get one way five trillion dollars yes to provide liquidity for those investors like you tell me if that is a capitalistic open market endeavor like in the deepest of hearts like is that construct capitalism or is there something …”View more
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The potential IPO of SpaceX at a staggering $1.5 trillion raises questions about the integrity of American capitalism. With the social contract seemingly broken and financial markets increasingly manipulated, this scenario challenges our understanding of open markets and price discovery. Both wealth taxes and hyper-financialization present dilemmas that could reshape the economic landscape.
TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast·#729: The Generational Liquidity Trap with Jeff Park·Mar 21, 2026
“… a ring of abuse. He was running a fully operational, highly sophisticated, transactional network. He was a hub. A social facilitator, as Kimball Musk might say. It's like he was a human LinkedIn for the global elite. But operating with zero regulatory oversight and fueled by a lot of blackmail. Precisely. He traded access to scientists for access to bankers. He traded access to bankers for access to world leaders. And the currency of this entire exchange was reputation, money, and unfortunately, human beings. And it seems like everyone in the network got something out of it. The scientists …”“… buy a new reputation. The massive tax schemes for Leon Black. The back channeling to Putin and the Israeli Prime Minister. What is the final picture that emerges from these three and a half million pages? The picture is that Epstein wasn't just running a ring of abuse. He was running a fully operational, highly sophisticated, transactional network. He was a hub. A social facilitator, as Kimball Musk might say. It's like he was a human LinkedIn for the global elite. But operating with zero regulatory oversight and fueled by a lot of blackmail. Precisely. He traded access to scientists for access to bankers. He traded access to bankers for access to world leaders. And the currency of this entire exchange was reputation, money, and unfortunately, human beings. And it seems like everyone in the network got something out of it. The scientists got the funding for their dinosaur chickens. The bankers got their tax loopholes. The tech guys got to feel like they were part of this edgy, exclusive, intellectual club. And they all thought they could manage the risk. They thought they could use Epstein for his connections and just keep the other stuff in arm's length. But the files show that the …”View more
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Epstein's operation was more than just a ring of abuse; it was a sophisticated transactional network connecting scientists, bankers, and world leaders. By trading access and influence, he shaped significant corporate and political decisions, raising unsettling questions about the hidden history of the last decade. With millions in funding and sensitive information at stake, what else remains concealed in the archives?
Elon Musk Podcast·Epstein’s Silicon Valley and Academic Laundromat·Feb 23, 2026
“Meanwhile, Elon Musk jumped into the fray on Saturday, posted on X that he would pay to TSA workers salaries, which would be, you know, a rounding error for his overall net worth. It's very unclear how this would happen or what mechanism by which Elon Musk would pay for these salaries. But he did sort of point out and it shows how this is very top of mind for people that Elon Musk is looking at, you know, he never has to fly through an airport terminal, but he's …”“Meanwhile, Elon Musk jumped into the fray on Saturday, posted on X that he would pay to TSA workers salaries, which would be, you know, a rounding error for his overall net worth. It's very unclear how this would happen or what mechanism by which Elon Musk would pay for these salaries. But he did sort of point out and it shows how this is very top of mind for people that Elon Musk is looking at, you know, he never has to fly through an airport terminal, but he's looking at what's going on and saying, I want to help. Yeah, it would be $40 million a week to cover the entire officer salaries of the TSA, which, you know, sounds like a lot. But again, Elon's net worth, I checked as of this morning, $850 billion. So yes, he could afford it. Moving on, the war in Iran is spiraling into a global economic crisis that …”View more
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The conflict in Iran is spiraling into a global economic crisis that markets and politicians are vastly underestimating, with potential long-term impacts on energy and various industries.
The war in Iran is spiraling into a global economic crisis that markets and politicians are vastly underestimating.
The conflict with Iran is spiraling into a global economic crisis that markets and politicians are vastly underestimating.
The conflict in Iran is spiraling into a global economic crisis, with markets and politicians vastly underestimating the potential impact.
The conflict in Iran is spiraling into a global economic crisis that markets and politicians are vastly underestimating, with long-term disruptions to oil and other key raw materials.
Morning Brew Daily·Travelers Face Hours-Long TSA Delays & BTS Makes a Comeback·Mar 23, 2026
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SpaceX could potentially file for an IPO on April 20th, with speculation about the ticker symbol being 'SEX'. This date aligns with Elon Musk's penchant for humor, but the real intrigue lies in how this move could reshape the space industry and affect competitors like Blue Origin and Rocket Lab, who are vying for market share amid SpaceX's dominance.
TBPN·Benchmark's Future, SpaceX IPO, RIP Sora | Mike Knoop, Nathan Benaich, Rohin Dhar, Eric Jorgenson, Jenny Just, and Matt Hulsizer·Mar 25, 2026
“… this net profitability score, and then pulled it out month over month. And I'll tell you, our high performers saw that and it was like we put Elon Musk level rocket fuel up their ass. So good. They just took off because they were like, wait, I'm contributing five grand, 10 grand. They saw their profitability number go up and those accumulators, those people that are driven just by progress, they want to see that up and to the right. They couldn't freaking handle it because now they had like, it was almost like there was like this sense of pride of like, look how much profit I put back. It was …”“… month we'd send one out to everyone. And it would be basically their salary, their benefits, their commission split on new and renewal, so the total cost to the company, versus how much actual top-line revenue they were bringing in. And we gave them this net profitability score, and then pulled it out month over month. And I'll tell you, our high performers saw that and it was like we put Elon Musk level rocket fuel up their ass. So good. They just took off because they were like, wait, I'm contributing five grand, 10 grand. They saw their profitability number go up and those accumulators, those people that are driven just by progress, they want to see that up and to the right. They couldn't freaking handle it because now they had like, it was almost like there was like this sense of pride of like, look how much profit I put back. It was really cool. So good, man. Yeah, that came from a mentor of mine, but that was a huge unlock for us as well. I think it's brilliant. And I'll abstract it for everyone on here, which is like, it's totally incorrect in the way we all measure our salespeople, which is just like, you put it up on the board. How many new sales did you generate this …”View more
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Introducing a profitability scorecard for sales reps can drastically change company culture by motivating high performers. This innovative approach not only tracks individual contributions but also fosters a sense of pride and accountability among team members. By shifting focus from mere sales numbers to overall profitability, companies can unlock new levels of performance and engagement.
Finding Peak w/ Ryan Hanley·Former HubSpot CRO on the Math Nobody Uses to Scale | Mark Roberge·Mar 25, 2026
“… of the earth and just think how much energy we invest in lifting a payload away from the earth most of the size of Starship the rocket that Elon Musk is working on the biggest rocket we ever produced most of the mass of it is the fuel reservoir getting rid of that and just taking the payload putting next to it a payload of negative mass of the same value and you can just nudge it A kid it will just float like a balloon and escape the pool of the earth No investment of all these rocket fuel in lifting it out And such an object would be an ideal vehicle because you can accelerate or decelerate …”“… in principle next to a negative mass you can produce repulsive gravity that would propel objects away now the point is this zero mass object which with positive and negative it's like a dipole that you can just give a nudge and it will escape the pull of the earth and just think how much energy we invest in lifting a payload away from the earth most of the size of Starship the rocket that Elon Musk is working on the biggest rocket we ever produced most of the mass of it is the fuel reservoir getting rid of that and just taking the payload putting next to it a payload of negative mass of the same value and you can just nudge it A kid it will just float like a balloon and escape the pool of the earth No investment of all these rocket fuel in lifting it out And such an object would be an ideal vehicle because you can accelerate or decelerate by pushing the negative mass relative to the positive mass or vice versa. so the only problem is we don't have access to negative mass, we don't know how to produce it Do we have to solve the supersymmetry problem, the hierarchy problem first? We have to understand how to unify quantum mechanics and gravity and the most popular idea in this …”View more
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Imagine if we could use negative mass to propel spacecraft without rocket fuel. In this segment from Avi Loeb's discussion on alien theories and advanced physics, he explains how negative mass could revolutionize space travel and even allow time travel by controlling gravity. While we currently lack the means to create negative mass, the implications of such a discovery could change everything about our understanding of physics and technology.
The Why Files: Operation Podcast·637: Basement #008: Avi Loeb | 3I Atlas, Alien Craft, and Suppressed Research·Mar 23, 2026
“… ends a six-year push by tesla to become a full service energy provider in other words they'll send you the bill and you'll pay your money to mr musk because we're a small island we have one national grid here in the uk and uh at least in great britain we're a small island and so you can uh sell electricity by sitting on top of our one grid it's not quite so simple but it's It's kind of like that. So Tesla have wanted to become an energy retailer, much like any other company that sells you energy, like mine, which is Octopus. Now, 8,400 people actually objected to the license based on the …”“… license, I should say, not a contract, a license with Ofgem. That's our regulator for the energy market. It now means Tesla Energy Ventures are licensed to sell electricity to retail and businesses in England, Scotland and Wales as of now. the approval ends a six-year push by tesla to become a full service energy provider in other words they'll send you the bill and you'll pay your money to mr musk because we're a small island we have one national grid here in the uk and uh at least in great britain we're a small island and so you can uh sell electricity by sitting on top of our one grid it's not quite so simple but it's It's kind of like that. So Tesla have wanted to become an energy retailer, much like any other company that sells you energy, like mine, which is Octopus. Now, 8,400 people actually objected to the license based on the public comments and the political gestures, things like the Nazi salute and things that Elon Musk has done, his political activities. However, there's no real rules to stop Tesla Energy having a license based on the political affiliations of its CEO. You might not like his politics, and many people don't like far-right politics.”View more
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Tesla has secured a license to sell electricity in the UK, marking a significant step in its ambition to become a full-service energy provider. Despite facing public backlash with over 8,400 objections linked to Elon Musk's political activities, there are no regulations preventing Tesla from operating in this market. This move could reshape the energy landscape, but it comes with a hefty dose of controversy.
EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs·DAILY: BMW i3 Debut, EV Prices Fall As Rules Tighten and Tesla Wins Power Licence | 16 Mar 2026·Mar 17, 2026
