Elon Musk's Latest Interview: The Next 3-7 Years Will Be Very Tough
In a recent 3-hour interview, Elon Musk shared his predictions and concerns about the next 3–7 years, describing it as a turbulent transition period. He warned that white-collar jobs—such as those in law, accounting, and design—will be the first to be disrupted by AI, as artificial intelligence excels at information processing. He also cautioned that traditional higher education is rapidly losing value due to soaring costs and outdated curricula, while AI-powered tutors could revolutionize learning.
Looking further ahead, Musk envisions a future of extreme material abundance, where most goods and services become nearly free due to automation, making retirement savings less relevant. He predicts that within three years, surgical robots will surpass human surgeons in capability, thanks to exponential improvements in AI software, processing power, and mechanical dexterity.
Energy, measured in watts, will become the true currency of the future. Musk advocates for solar power as the primary energy source and even proposes moving AI data centers to space for unlimited solar energy access—a goal driving SpaceX’s Starship development.
He also highlighted China’s growing advantage in AI compute power, citing its massive investments in energy infrastructure, manufacturing scale, and chip production capacity.
Musk concluded by emphasizing the importance of instilling AI with a sense of truth-seeking, curiosity, and aesthetic appreciation—rather than rigid rules—to ensure a future more like "Star Trek" than "Terminator." He urged individuals to stay adaptable and proactive in navigating coming changes.
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