Elon Musk Biography: Eight Things We've Learned from the Walter Isaacson Book | MarkMeets | Entertainment, Music, Movie, TV & London Film Premiere News

Elon Musk, the enigmatic billionaire entrepreneur known for his ventures in space exploration, electric vehicles, and renewable energy, is the subject of Walter Isaacson’s latest authorized biography. This comprehensive 688-page book explores key moments in Musk’s life, shedding light on his childhood, family, and the pivotal events that have shaped his career. With Isaacson’s track record of biographies on iconic figures like Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein, Leonardo Da Vinci, and others, this book promises to offer a deep and insightful look into the life of Elon Musk. As the book’s release date approaches, here are eight intriguing insights we’ve learned so far from this upcoming biography.

Musk’s Fractured Relationship with His Father: Elon Musk has a strained relationship with his father, Errol Musk, whom he reportedly despises. Errol Musk fathered a child with his former stepdaughter, Jana Bezuidenhout, which Elon Musk learned about in an email on Father’s Day in 2022. This revelation further strained their already troubled relationship.
Fathering 11 Children: Elon Musk has fathered a total of 11 children. His first child, Nevada, tragically died at 10 weeks due to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). He has had six children with his former wife, Justine Wilson, and three children with the musician Grimes. Additionally, he has fathered twins and twins again with Neuralink director of operations, Shivon Zilis.
Musk’s Involvement in Ukraine-Russia Conflict: The book suggests that Elon Musk played a significant role in preventing a Ukrainian attack on a Russian naval fleet in Crimea by cutting off Starlink satellite service to the region. Musk’s decision was influenced by the fear of triggering a nuclear war, following a conversation with a Russian ambassador. However, Musk later refuted this version of events, clarifying that Starlink had already been deactivated, and he refused to reactivate it to avoid involvement in a war.
Belief in Robotaxis: Musk believes that Robotaxis are the next major advancement in transportation. He dedicated time to work with a team of designers on this project, envisioning it as a transformative product. However, there were disagreements with engineers over production locations, the inclusion of a steering wheel, and door handles.
Childhood Bullying and Asperger’s: Musk endured relentless bullying during his childhood in South Africa due to his Asperger’s syndrome, which made him struggle with social cues. He was bullied until he eventually fought back against his tormentors.
Doomsday Perspective: Elon Musk is deeply concerned about the future of the planet and believes that Earth is doomed. He sees humanity’s only hope in becoming a multi-planetary species, which drives his work at SpaceX. He is particularly worried about climate change, declining birth rates, and artificial intelligence.
X/Twitter Acquisition: Musk’s acquisition of X/Twitter was influenced by his view of it as a technology company, rather than just an advertising medium based on human emotions and relationships. The book suggests that Musk may have bought Twitter to have control over the platform where he was once bullied.
Disapproval of Donald Trump: Musk is not a fan of former U.S. President Donald Trump. According to the book, he has a deep disdain for Trump, considering him a con man and “kind of nuts.”

Walter Isaacson’s biography of Elon Musk offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most influential and controversial figures of our time. From Musk’s complex relationship with his father to his relentless pursuit of multi-planetary colonization, this book delves into the depths of Musk’s character and vision. Whether you admire or critique Elon Musk, there’s no denying the impact he has had on industries ranging from aerospace to electric cars. As the biography hits the shelves, readers can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the man behind the ambitious ventures.