Elon Musk: Genius or Madman?

[workman]

I'm sure he is a sort of genius. The term genius is fluid and sort of in the eye of the beholder, but his accomplishments are vast and diverse.
If I were a fan, I'd find it a bit worrying that he seems to enjoy outsmarting and ridiculing other people. Those things can backfire.
I don't think he is a madman, but I get the impression that he could become one through stress and substance abuse (I don't know if he is doing drugs, but I'm sure he's doing drugs. Of course he is)
He claims he is trying to save the planet and trying to save the human race while amassing enormous wealth and a cult-like following.
I find him rather unsettling with his narcissism and apparent lack of interest in anything that is not money or technology or himself.

 

[mawnansmiff]

There's no way that this thread could go sideways... ?

IBTL

Why should it? It's a serious discussion thread asking for serious opinions....not poking any wasp nest here.

Regards,

Jay.

I'm sure he is a sort of genius. The term genius is fluid and sort of in the eye of the beholder, but his accomplishments are vast and diverse.
If I were a fan, I'd find it a bit worrying that he seems to enjoy outsmarting and ridiculing other people. Those things can backfire.
I don't think he is a madman, but I get the impression that he could become one through stress and substance abuse (I don't know if he is doing drugs, but I'm sure he's doing drugs. Of course he is)
He claims he is trying to save the planet and trying to save the human race while amassing enormous wealth and a cult-like following.
I find him rather unsettling with his narcissism and apparent lack of interest in anything that is not money or technology or himself.

An excellent analysis Workman. Not sure about the drugs thing but then I'm no expert. I tend to be very wary of those who show an unhealthy interest in their own self.....and he is indeed guilty of that (though of course it isn't a crime).

I was unaware of the possible Asperger's diagnosis but it does sound likely now I think about is.

I'm sure the 'experts' would have much to say about this multi layered enigma.

Regards,

Jay.

Edit: Not sure why these 2 replies got melded together.

 

[Brendan]

Neither. To be either of those things, you have to be human. He doesn't qualify.

What do I mean exactly? He is one of these:

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His face always gives me formaldehyde ala 1950's cheese dip vibes..

 

[warren]

All I know is what the press wants us to know. Having never met the man, I'd not make a judgement.

 

[edger]

Genius envy.....rhymes with...........

 

[jpmcwjr]

He hosted Saturday Night Live. That gave a lot of insight into his character.
A personal meet might not give a single clue as to his make up.

 

[warren]

There's a lot to be learned about a man in a handshake, eye contact and little "small talk".

 

[workman]

He hosted Saturday Night Live. That gave a lot of insight into his character.
A personal meet might not give a single clue as to his make up.

Could you elaborate just a little? I don't want to watch the damn thing.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Not really. Kinda skimmed through. I watch SNL every week, cause there's almost always 10 minutes of good stuff out of the 65 other minutes (the rest, commercials.)
Jost and Che are usually the highlight.
You really should watch the damned thing for insights into Musk!

 

[sablebrush52]

I'm sure he is a sort of genius. The term genius is fluid and sort of in the eye of the beholder, but his accomplishments are vast and diverse.
If I were a fan, I'd find it a bit worrying that he seems to enjoy outsmarting and ridiculing other people. Those things can backfire.
I don't think he is a madman, but I get the impression that he could become one through stress and substance abuse (I don't know if he is doing drugs, but I'm sure he's doing drugs. Of course he is)
He claims he is trying to save the planet and trying to save the human race while amassing enormous wealth and a cult-like following.
I find him rather unsettling with his narcissism and apparent lack of interest in anything that is not money or technology or himself.

He's well known to be a pothead. Anything more I've not heard anything about.
He has a genius for seeing opportunites and taking advantage of them. He could very well be on the Spectrum. The poster child for Asperger's has been Bill Gates.

 

[autococker07]

All I know is what the press wants us to know. Having never met the man, I'd not make a judgement.

Well said and my sentiments exactly.

 

[sandollars]

In a word, genius. I know him through business dealings and I assure you, he’s driven, not mad. He’s got a pair on him that would make a bull blush….

My observation is his brain works a lot faster than his mouth so he can be difficult to follow sometimes.

 

[Tabacco]

I thought this thread was about this

 

[ashdigger]

In my opinion he is neither. I think he’s more P.T. Barnum than Nikola Tesla.

 

[greeneyes]

In my opinion he is neither. I think he’s more P.T. Barnum than Nikola Tesla.

Only a matter of time before he runs for president, I'm sure.

 

[sablebrush52]

Only a matter of time before he runs for president, I'm sure.

Or, he just buys the US.

 

[ykw5264]

Time is the best proof

 

[rmpeeps]

Joe tried to take him on and reference 6000? positions Ford is adding.
In the past few years Ford has reduced employment by 20,000 while Elon expanded by 40,000.
And SpaceX is really the only credible option for access to & from the SpaceStation.
Joe is I’ll equipped to go tit-for-tat with Elon.

 

[ykw5264]

The man who moved the wheel of human history.

 

[ykw5264]

Neither. To be either of those things, you have to be human. He doesn't qualify.

What do I mean exactly? He is one of these:

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Lol, This is the funniest alien movie I've ever seen.