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Elon Musk's Latest Insights: Energy, AI, Legislation, and Mental Health

The Nature of Batteries and Energy

In a recent discussion, Elon Musk, also humorously referred to as Kikias Maximus, delves into the fundamental principles of energy and its storage technologies. He emphasizes that batteries do not create energy; rather, they store and release it. Refuting common misconceptions, Musk explains that neither batteries nor thermal generators generate energy in the physics sense. Instead, energy originates from fuel — whether chemical, solar, or otherwise — and is harnessed through processes like refining and transport.