"Exploring the Mind of Elon Musk: A Book Review"

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Walter Isaacson's biography of Elon Musk portrays him as a mercurial "man-child" with grandiose ambitions and a lack of empathy. Despite his struggles with relating to others, Musk is driven by his determination to make humanity multiplanetary. Isaacson chronicles Musk's obsession and his tendency to dismiss those who disagree with him. The book delves into Musk's personal life, including his multiple children with different women. Isaacson also reveals Musk's influence and decision-making power in his various companies, such as Tesla and SpaceX. The biography raises questions about Musk's approach to business and his recent acquisition of Twitter.
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