I tend to approach things from a physics framework. And physics teaches you to reason from first principles rather than by analogy.

In order for us to have a future that's exciting and inspiring, it has to be one where we're a space-bearing civilization.

Patience is a virtue, and I'm learning patience. It's a tough lesson.

It's a fixer-upper of a planet but we could make it work.

Starting and growing a business is as much about the innovation, drive and determination of the people who do it as it is about the product they sell.

Does the logic connect? What are the range of probably outcomes? You want to figure out what those probabilities are and ideally be the House. It's fine to gamble, as long as you're the House. Also, listen to critical feedback, particularly from friends. Generally they will be thinking it but they won't tell you.

I really do encourage other manufacturers to bring electric cars to market. It's a good thing, and they need to bring it to market and keep iterating and improving and make better and better electric cars, and that's what going to result in humanity achieving a sustainable transport future. I wish it was growing faster than it is.