I think there are too many smart people pursuing internet stuff, finance, and law. That is part of the reason why we haven't seen as much innovation.

Even if there's a zombie apocalypse, you'll still be able to travel using the Tesla Supercharging system.

Great companies are built on great products.

It's obviously tricky to convert cellulose to a useful biofuel. I think actually the most efficient way to use cellulose is to burn it in a co-generation power plant. That will yield the most energy and that is something you can do today.

We need to be super careful with AI. Potentially more dangerous than nukes.

The reason we should do a carbon tax is because it's the right thing to do. It's economics 101, elementary stuff.

I always see what’s... wrong. Would you want that? When I see a car or a rocket or spacecraft, I only see what’s wrong. I never see what’s right. It’s not a recipe for happiness.