Duration : 02:16:46
Elon Musk discusses war and human nature in his conversation with Lex Friedman. He notes that war and conquest have been a part of human societies throughout history, although there have been exceptions like the Austro-Hungarian Empire which relied on clever marriages. Musk believes that war is not necessarily inherent to human nature, but rather a consequence of how societies are structured. He argues that ignorance is the real enemy and emphasizes the importance of peace. He points out that violence is not unique to humans, citing examples of violence in the animal kingdom. Musk discusses the intelligence and control humans have over their violent instincts compared to chimpanzees. He sees chimpanzee society as a primitive version of human society, filled with extreme violence. In terms of the current conflict in Israel and Gaza, Musk expresses that there is no easy answer and offers his perspective that Hamas aimed to provoke an aggressive response from Israel in order to rally support globally for Gaza and Palestine.