Elon Musk on what drives him: curiosity and a desire 'not to be sad' about the future
XFreeze · x · 2026-11-03
When Chris Anderson asked Elon Musk what drives him daily, Musk said he wants to ensure a good future for humanity and to keep humanity on a path to understanding the nature of the universe and the meaning of life. Above all, he said, he's motivated by curiosity and a desire to think about the future without being sad.
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