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This development is part of Musk's broader vision of an age of abundance, where goods and services are virtually free due to the extremely low marginal costs enabled by robotics and AI. This would herald a post-capitalist society in which wealth and resources are universally accessible.
Space Exploration and Mars Plans
On space, Musk delivered an optimistic timeline: the first uncrewed Starships could reach Mars within approximately two years (around 2026-2027), with crewed missions following two years later. This acceleration is aided by recent rapid development cycles and streamlined factory operations, sometimes completing what was expected to take years in just over a year.