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I don't think we should spend too much time taking Musk seriously. There are interesting discussions to be had about exponential returns and the structuring of society in a way that rewards producing things, but that's not relevant. This is just some guy trying to justify himself.

>Making a car is an honest day’s living, that’s for sure

Yes, and I'm sure the class of people who work in car factories and have seen their wealth drop further and further and further over the last 30 years really appreciate how honest their living is.




I agree, it gets old.

But I do think his point needs to be taken. We don't value engineering/science/solving hard problems enough in the US.




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