Tesla founder Elon Musk participated in an interview with Michael Milken, the founder of the Milken Institute, at the organization’s annual global conference on Monday. The interview covered a wide range of topics, including space travel, artificial intelligence, and immigration.
During the interview, Musk expressed his vision of making science fiction a reality by establishing a multi-planetary civilization and becoming a space-faring society. He emphasized the importance of being excited about the future and pursuing endeavors that inspire and move people. Musk also discussed the possibility of extraterrestrial life and the challenges of sustaining a civilization for millions of years.
The conversation touched on various other subjects, such as the significance of free speech in democracy, the flaws of socialism, the importance of merit-based discrimination, and the need for consistent regulation. Musk also highlighted the gamification of education and the role of Starlink in providing access to information and learning opportunities for remote areas.
Musk expressed his support for immigration, particularly for talented, hardworking, and honest individuals, and criticized the difficulties and delays in the legal immigration process in the United States. He also discussed the vulnerability of civilizations and the need to expand beyond a single planet to ensure the survival of humanity.
Regarding artificial intelligence, Musk emphasized the importance of building AI systems that prioritize truth-seeking and curiosity. He highlighted the challenges and limitations of current AI technologies and expressed his interest in AI’s potential applications in space exploration.
The interview concluded with Musk discussing the issue that keeps him up at night: the risks to civilization.