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An Interview with Elon Musk: Merits, Space, and the Future of Humanity

In a candid and wide-ranging conversation, Elon Musk shares his thoughts on topics from the nature of meritocracy and the rise of regulatory obstacles to space exploration and the future of human consciousness. His insights paint a picture of a visionary driven by curiosity, a desire for progress, and a deep belief in humanity’s potential.

The War on Achievement and Meritocracy

Musk begins by addressing the current political climate, where innovation and achievement are seemingly under attack from multiple sides. He suggests that much of this anti-meritocratic movement is reminiscent of communism rebranded, with a focus on shifting blame from failures to systemic structures rather than individual effort.