Today, I had a conversation about Elon Musk, his companies, and how people react to his opinions. I started by asking whether Elon Musk is a great person. In response, it was pointed out that he is a remarkable figure who has transformed multiple industries, including electric vehicles with Tesla and space exploration with SpaceX. However, he is also a controversial person—some admire his genius and vision, while others strongly criticize his management style and opinions.
I expressed my admiration for Elon Musk, particularly for his achievements with Tesla. Before Tesla, electric vehicles were seen as slow and impractical, but now, Tesla has led the industry toward innovation, making EVs desirable and mainstream. Besides Tesla, I also found SpaceX very interesting. However, I realized that the word “interesting” might not be strong enough to describe its impact. SpaceX is more than just interesting—it is revolutionary. The company has significantly lowered the cost of space travel by making rockets reusable, and it has a bold goal of colonizing Mars.
I believe that Elon Musk is a role model because he has such a big dream and dedicates all his time, money, and energy to achieving it. However, he faces many challenges. Recently, I noticed that people who are against Elon Musk have been taking extreme actions. Some individuals have been damaging Tesla cars in the streets, while others have been selling Tesla stock irrationally. I expressed my opinion that such behavior is harmful to society and does not help resolve disagreements in a productive way.
We then discussed better ways for people to express their opinions. I suggested that instead of damaging property, those who disagree with Elon Musk should organize themselves, select a representative, and debate with him directly. This would be a much more effective way to express their concerns while maintaining respect and order. In response, it was agreed that a calm and organized discussion is a far better approach than destruction. Respectful conversations allow for mutual understanding and can lead to real solutions.
Overall, we agreed that when people have disagreements, they should find peaceful and constructive ways to express their opinions. Protecting one’s beliefs does not mean harming others. Respectful communication is always the best approach, whether in business, politics, or everyday life.
