Elon Musk: The future we're building -- and boring | TED

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Published 2017-05-03
Elon Musk discusses his new project digging tunnels under LA, the latest from Tesla and SpaceX and his motivation for building a future on Mars in conversation with TED's Head Curator, Chris Anderson.

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All Comments (21)
  • We need an updated 2023 Elon Ted Talk. Make it white if you approve.
  • Excellent video. We are all striving for financial freedom and a better way of life. It is not difficult to achieve this with wise investing, economical lifestyle, and careful budgeting. I'm pleased I learnt early on to work hard for financial independence.
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  • @TheCreator1197
    "I'm not trying to save anybody - I'm just trying to think about the future and not be sad."
  • @raedjah6417
    I like how he always says “we” . A real leader
  • Project visibility and physibilty is extremely important considering the environment
  • @jercy1023
    So today, 6 years after interviewing Elon Musk, he has achieved his goal. deeply honored to be born in the same era as Elon Musk. As long as he wants to do it, he will accomplish it. a legendary person❤
  • @xihakuix
    I feel like every time elon stutters or says um he's thinking of a way to explain something complex to average people.
  • the end of this interview, when he's talking about the Egyptians & romans. how we've forgotten to do things. he sits up in his seat & you can tell how passionate he is about the collective. he wants the highest evolution for society. he cares. what a genius. how lucky we are to have him in our time period.
  • @user-si2ps3qk2r
    im his big of fans he always had incredible ideas to share with us 😅
  • @QMU-nj9nx
    The most fascinating thing about Elon is that whenever the interviewer laughed or thought his idea was a joke or its too crazy, Elon gave back this sincere and firm look saying in silence "I'm serious and I will make it happen". Charming af.
  • "I'm not trying to be anyone's saviour. I'm just trying to think about the future and not be sad." Wow.
  • How did you fix the torque issue with semi trucks? My understanding is that is why we cannot get across the country with semi trucks not to mention the charging issue. I'm very curious. :)
  • Successful people don't become that way overnight. What most people see at a glance wealth, a great career, purpose is the result of hard work and hustle over time. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life
  • @gokudemon81
    "I'm not trying to be anyone's savior. I just wanna think about the future and not be sad" -The Man, The Legend Himself, Elon Musk.
  • He doesn’t act like he’s one of the richest people in the world. I respect that, he has a good attitude about him
  • And five years later the autonomous driving problem is still not solved.
  • Loved the extremely interesting interview with Elon Musk. He has an amazing mind and the know how to put his plans in place. Good luck with all your endeavors .