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About Elon Musk
Born 1971
Technology entrepreneur and engineer associated with companies working in electric vehicles, spaceflight, artificial intelligence, and online services.
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“When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.”
“Failure is an option here. If things are not failing, you are not innovating enough.”
“Some people don't like change, but you need to embrace change if the alternative is disaster.”
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“The best way to solve a problem is to understand it deeply.”
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“I'm just a regular guy who works hard and takes my craft seriously.”
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“Our own information is being weaponized against us with military efficiency.”