Survey Sunday: with nearly a trillion dollars, will Elon try to make things right?
Last week, we asked Electrek readers a simple whether they believed that Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, after becoming the world’s first trillionaire, would finally make good on the ambitious promises he spent years making about accelerating sustainable energy, delivering unsupervised full self driving, building useful humanoid robots, and ultimately making humanity a multiplanetary species. After more than 3,300 responses, here’s what you told us.
This survey reflects public sentiment at a hypothetical future point where a prominent innovator has amassed unprecedented wealth, prompting reflection on their historical promises.
It highlights persistent public interest and expectations regarding the grand technological and societal promises made by influential figures in areas like AI, sustainability, and space colonization.
This item doesn't reflect an immediate change in technology or market conditions but rather a continued discourse around the accountability and impact of tech leaders on future trajectories.
- · Futurists and long-term tech investors
- · Companies aligned with grand visions (e.g., space, robotics)
- · Skeptics of ambitious tech promises
Ongoing public debate about whether wealthy tech leaders will deliver on their most ambitious promises.
Increased pressure on companies and individuals associated with these promises to show tangible progress as their resources grow.
Potential for an increased focus on philanthropic or large-scale project leadership from ultra-wealthy individuals to address global challenges.
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