In an interview, Walter Isaacson, the author of the new biography "Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future," speaks about Elon Musk's multiple personalities, including his "hardcore engineering mode" and "demon mode." Isaacson also explains Musk's decision-making algorithm, which involves questioning every requirement and simplifying the manufacturing process. Isaacson believes that Musk's control-freak tendencies will likely prevent him from giving up control of his companies, and he believes that Musk will continue to challenge the status quo in the tech industry.
1. Elon Musk has multiple personalities.
2. Elon Musk allows close access to his personal life and work.
3. Musk experienced childhood abuse from his father.
4. Musk developed an aversion to contentment due to PTSD from childhood.
5. Musk uses a problem-solving method called "first principles" and "the algorithm".
6. Musk is a control freak and unlikely to give up control of his companies.
7. Musk has been predicted to experience a downfall in the past, but has overcome it.
8. Musk's ideas and companies have been successful.