- Economic (X)
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- Personal (Y)
- 80
Where we'd place Elon Musk based on their public statements and/or writings. Take the quiz to see where you land.
Elon Musk
Entrepreneur/Visionary
Markets & Minds
The larger government gets, the less individual freedom you have. I think that’s really the core thing. \[...\] Your freedoms have just been eroded, year after year, with more and more government, laws and regulations, and regulatory authorities. When I looked it up, apparently there’s like 428 federal agencies. What the hell do you need 428 federal agencies for? Why do you even need 100? This is crazy. They're currently making new agencies at a rate of two per year. And every one of them is chipping away at your freedom. So, it's essential for us to unwind that process and restore your personal freedom. And with that will come great prosperity and personal happiness, I believe.
A visionary industrialist and influential public figure, Musk has expressed support for free-market economics, individual liberty, and minimal government interference. He identifies as a "free speech absolutist" and has opposed government subsidies, advocating instead for mechanisms like a carbon tax to address environmental concerns. Musk blends libertarian themes, such as skepticism of centralized authority and a strong emphasis on personal freedom, with a forward-looking belief that technological progress plays a vital role in expanding individual autonomy and reshaping society.
Sidebar: At just 12 years old, Musk created a space-themed video game called Blastar and earned $500 when a trade magazine published his source code.
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