Starbase Tour with Elon Musk [PART 2 // Summer 2021]

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024

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  • @dylanjanson9009
    @dylanjanson9009 3 года назад +4909

    As a welder who’s traveled all over the country welding. To hear someone like Elon musk say things like “I’m often wrong” and “if it doesn’t make sense we need to change it”…. It’s just mind blowing. He’s the definition of what an engineer should be. Sadly he’s one of very few who will admit things like this

    • @richardkaye7030
      @richardkaye7030 3 года назад +40

      114k views an hour in?
      Do better man😆🇺🇸💪🏻

    • @JOlivier2011
      @JOlivier2011 3 года назад +89

      Easier to admit when you have enough money to be immune to the major ramifications of failure though. Having F-You money lets people think differently

    • @brunovlaminck9901
      @brunovlaminck9901 3 года назад +112

      Maybe the humility is the key of the success.

    • @danapeck5382
      @danapeck5382 3 года назад +224

      @@JOlivier2011 Well, I'd say his thinking differently led to the wealth.

    • @dylanjanson9009
      @dylanjanson9009 3 года назад +116

      @@JOlivier2011 yet at the same time. Most people with f-you money don’t play such a key part in the design and improvement of the whole program. Not only in the product but the process and support systems are all a major part of Elon’s everyday life

  • @konrain7299
    @konrain7299 3 года назад +4414

    Note to all interviewers, dont jump in during "awkward silences" while
    interviewing Elon. Hes going to answer you, just let him think first.

    • @miltonmiller
      @miltonmiller 3 года назад +281

      Very good advice.

    • @parva777
      @parva777 3 года назад +121

      Exactly !

    • @qwertyferix
      @qwertyferix 3 года назад +305

      He likes to consider the question and give the best response he can, which is good.

    • @parva777
      @parva777 3 года назад +125

      @UCmEVwRi6514jDQW6dvfh6pA Yep, you can see Elon biocomputer going full power... wait a bit more for the answer... it will blow you mind !

    • @warpdrive9229
      @warpdrive9229 3 года назад +13

      Have you interviewed Elon Musk kind sir? Are you speaking that from experience?

  • @woomba7
    @woomba7 3 года назад +5210

    I just love how Elon ignores the prestige of mainstream outlets and instead gives this kind of access to a youtuber, because he recognizes the enthusiasm and interest in the subject matter as well as the audience following it

    • @patreekotime4578
      @patreekotime4578 3 года назад +638

      I think he just knows that it would be totally pointless with any kind of news outlet because they wouldnt understand anything they are seeing. They wouldn't know what questions to ask and wouldn't know how to followup any answers even if they were fed questions. And worse, most interviewers would be standing in the middle of rocket parts trying to ask "gotcha" questions about Grimes and Bitcoin and Tesla stock. Because gossip is all they understand.

    • @AndrewBlucher
      @AndrewBlucher 3 года назад +312

      Tim had earned this with the quality of his questions and his videos, over several years.

    • @thomasgraham5842
      @thomasgraham5842 3 года назад +69

      @@patreekotime4578 well said man . you are right on .

    • @johnnyxp64
      @johnnyxp64 3 года назад +133

      and he can also be himself without thinking or stress about it. He texted his head of the shield department when they were talking ... it may look rude sometimes but is not those prestige boring interviews.. is more like talking to a friend while happens to record a video of their walk.

    • @I_dont_want_an_at
      @I_dont_want_an_at 3 года назад +7

      hell yeah!

  • @mtempp
    @mtempp 2 года назад +61

    “Take this with a grain of salt because I often am wrong” -Elon Musk
    A refreshing dose of humility from a brilliant person.

    • @jacobs909
      @jacobs909 Месяц назад

      yea he is just...... amazing

  • @simonjovanovic4529
    @simonjovanovic4529 3 года назад +452

    The fact that the workers don't even turn their heads when the boss walks by proves that he's not lying when he says he spends all of his time at work. They're use to seeing him.

    • @thunder881
      @thunder881 3 года назад +51

      He actually lives there. Amazing

    • @nerd20fromdiscord
      @nerd20fromdiscord 3 года назад +1

      His actual house is in L.A

    • @honesty_-no9he
      @honesty_-no9he 3 года назад +32

      @@nerd20fromdiscord Not anymore he sold all his properties there.

    • @carlhitchon1009
      @carlhitchon1009 3 года назад +38

      I had a neighbor who worked as a composite specialist for Elon. I asked him "Have you ever talked with Elon". He said "All the time."

    • @matasa7463
      @matasa7463 2 года назад +8

      Dude is a workaholic, he will camp out at the office if he has to, to get something working.

  • @pit5000
    @pit5000 3 года назад +679

    mainstream media would never have an interviewer or host with this much knowledge on the thing they're covering. this is why youtubers are the future. Tim, you're doing a great job.

    • @uBenji1234
      @uBenji1234 3 года назад +16

      They would have some young attractive wanna-be with sparse knowledge of spaceflight ofc... 'but a burning desire to be seen'.

    • @Dug6666666
      @Dug6666666 3 года назад +8

      Mainstream media can't be trusted to not edit later out of context comments, or just put their own spin on it all like they know better.
      Elon knows he can do a candid interview with Tim, its funny to see in his eyes "should I have revealed that"

    • @pit5000
      @pit5000 3 года назад +3

      @@Dug6666666 to them, it’s all about making money

    • @trevorpullen3199
      @trevorpullen3199 3 года назад +2

      Agree. To even understand what they are talking about in this video you need to have quite a lot of knowledge on SpaceX and rockets in general. Pretty much all my knowledge is from watching Tim's videos.

    • @grogu9814
      @grogu9814 3 года назад +6

      Mainstream media already frames all their failures lol. They have a thing against Elon and SpaceX. When SN8 crashed the headlines were “SpaceX Rocket Comes Crashing into the Ground in Wild Failure” or something along those lines, when it literally was just a test in part of the development process.

  • @BRUXXUS
    @BRUXXUS 3 года назад +1473

    One thing I really appreciate about Elon is that he's not afraid to say "I don't know".

    • @thatsmenigu1954
      @thatsmenigu1954 3 года назад +10

      Deez nuts

    • @LIamaLlama554
      @LIamaLlama554 3 года назад +26

      This is key to his success.

    • @jakubkosiner2858
      @jakubkosiner2858 3 года назад +59

      You can't learn without admitting you don't know.

    • @jopherrusinque2993
      @jopherrusinque2993 3 года назад +4

      You mean like @6:35 when he completely doesn’t even answer the question and then moves on hahaha

    • @thepeterferrari
      @thepeterferrari 3 года назад

      That’s like, THE thing.

  • @KenOtwell
    @KenOtwell 3 года назад +308

    What amazes me is how unfiltered Elon is. There's no hype, he takes every question on its merits and actually thinks about it, often coming up with new insights, and never falling back on marketing-speak.

    • @jacksparrow8589
      @jacksparrow8589 2 года назад +2

      true all signs what kind of brilliant genius he really is

    • @casualhooper333
      @casualhooper333 2 года назад +7

      yes that is the spectrum

    • @JamesThomas-sh2nz
      @JamesThomas-sh2nz 2 года назад

      XO. Fr do it 5. Tree
      Can’t wait
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    • @allsystemsgootechaf9885
      @allsystemsgootechaf9885 2 года назад +11

      because he isnt trying to sell you anything, hes trying to accomplish a goal

    • @ShepherdNcube-u1e
      @ShepherdNcube-u1e Год назад +2

      Yes Elon Musk is genuine hands on Albert Einstein of our time,,,, he explains every question plainly and clear,,,, good works Elon keep it up 👍👍👍🌞🌞🌞

  • @mgutkowski
    @mgutkowski 3 года назад +1726

    I had a moment right in the middle of this where I was hanging off every word: This sort of content could never have existed in the traditional world of broadcast TV. I feel I'm living the future in so many ways.

    • @goldenpacificmedia
      @goldenpacificmedia 3 года назад +46

      Some of the best content anywhere on the internet... superb Tim and EA! Thank you to Elon Musk and SpaceX for being so open with things.

    • @waltdistel716
      @waltdistel716 3 года назад +5

      word

    • @Leoappeared
      @Leoappeared 3 года назад +1

      Haha, real Journalist would see straight though elons bs.

    • @zews1
      @zews1 3 года назад +59

      @@Leoappeared There is always a hater.

    • @snuffeldjuret
      @snuffeldjuret 3 года назад +14

      it is gripping how raw and honest it is, imo!

  • @jedhenson1
    @jedhenson1 3 года назад +2206

    This is a historical document, and I don't think that's hyperbole. Imagine if we had an interview like this with Thomas Edison, or Henry Ford. And they were completely open and honest. It's freaking amazing. I learned so much. Thank you Tim.

    • @b0tty18
      @b0tty18 3 года назад +85

      I hope I don’t ruin anything but I just wanted to say Thomas Edison stole inventions

    • @kirkc9643
      @kirkc9643 3 года назад +93

      History will look back on Elon Musk as one of the most important people to have ever lived. And he's just getting warmed up. I predict that one day, far, far into the future, his Roadster will be recovered from space and brought back to Earth (or if Earth is gone by then, to humanity's new home) for display as a historical artefact of great significance to humanity.

    • @mattbrew11
      @mattbrew11 3 года назад +9

      Dont get carried away here. Its mostly his dog running around and elon trying to keep from Aspergering out too hard

    • @swank8508
      @swank8508 3 года назад +13

      @@kirkc9643 earth wont be gone by then, terraforming a new world is a million times harder than solving even the worst case climate change

    • @mayrajloredo87
      @mayrajloredo87 3 года назад +4

      Elon will go down in history books for colonizing a planet. We have come a long way!

  • @joaobettu
    @joaobettu 3 года назад +507

    You gotta admire the fact that SpaceX stacked B4 and S20 before Tim could finish editing these videos 🤣

    • @jamesengland7461
      @jamesengland7461 3 года назад +3

      Bahaha true!

    • @iamjadedhobo
      @iamjadedhobo 3 года назад +12

      I want to give you a thumbs up... but it is at 69 :p

    • @jamesengland7461
      @jamesengland7461 3 года назад +3

      @@iamjadedhobo you're safe now to go for thumbs up!

    • @dislike__button
      @dislike__button 3 года назад +2

      lmao

    • @kreiseltower
      @kreiseltower 3 года назад +2

      To be fair in contrast to Tim's usual very elaborate and long documentaries with animation, diagrams, schematics this one was rather easy to edit.

  • @kennguyen8038
    @kennguyen8038 2 года назад +21

    The fact that I don’t understand most of what he’s saying but I still watch the entire interview that’s how fascinating Elon is.

  • @alpha_rules47
    @alpha_rules47 3 года назад +447

    I like how elon choose tim for this Interview over everyone else that would pay any price to be there. It was the right choice. Tim for dear moon, I hope yall agree with me

    • @alexcarter8082
      @alexcarter8082 3 года назад +26

      Exactly. Tim actually let's Elon think and respond, shows Elon at his best. Let's the silence happen

    • @SteveKasian
      @SteveKasian 3 года назад +20

      Actually, Elon did interviews with multiple media outlets with guided tours of the facility during this same period. I believe NBC was one of the big networks that did one. Of course, their reports suck compared to Tim's, because they're just stupid, lying Media™ "journalists" who haven't a clue what they're looking at or being told.

    • @jeffreypierson2064
      @jeffreypierson2064 3 года назад +39

      @@SteveKasian Reporters are expensive. Having one on payroll who is doing nothing is a waste of money. That means that almost all journalists are generalists who go from story to story, without an in-depth subject knowledge. That means that for technical subjects, they fail. Tim has spent a lot of time and money to become knowledgeable on the subject, so his interview obviously goes places the generalist can't.

    • @134StormShadow
      @134StormShadow 3 года назад +4

      Woah, hang on. I applied as well 🤣🤣🤣

    • @SteveKasian
      @SteveKasian 3 года назад +5

      @@jeffreypierson2064 If that were only the extent of it. Whilst I agree with everything you stated, I believe the actual reason Media™ "journalists" fail is because they are biased scumbags with agendas and narratives that are incongruent with truth, facts, or reality. This has been unequivocally proven to be the case, time & time again.

  • @SlayerBG93
    @SlayerBG93 3 года назад +498

    Its so refreshing to have a competent interviewer asking Elon questions. Most of them ask the same worn out boring questions and you can just see him trying to dumb down the answer to normie speak. Its very pleasant to see his thoughts flowing freely and dopping knowledge nuggest at like 5 a minute.

    • @jonathansmith3935
      @jonathansmith3935 3 года назад +11

      If tim would lay off the uh hu's and yah's and let the man speak it would be great

    • @davidbingaman4303
      @davidbingaman4303 3 года назад +17

      Elon really seemed to enjoy talking shop with someone who could understand him technically and ask intelligent questions...this was Elon out for a beer with Tim...

    • @William_CD
      @William_CD 3 года назад +5

      Yeah, often when trying to make it simpler he stutters. Now he can just talk to Tim without having to worry about Tim not understanding him.

    • @MrTrueshoe
      @MrTrueshoe 3 года назад +1

      This is so true ... I was so annoyed that JoeRogan didn’t have a clue about all the mind blowing spaceX/Tesla stuff he was working on and had him on his podcast 3 times ...

    • @gilbertanderson3456
      @gilbertanderson3456 3 года назад +10

      Tim is giving Elon feedback that he is being understood. By encouraging him to consider this as a simple conversation with a friend rather than a pronouncement to millions of fans and thousands of detractors he encourages a more candid response. And it's easy to misstime a response while walking and filming in a unique high noise environment.

  • @randomhobbies5796
    @randomhobbies5796 3 года назад +821

    Elon loves talking to people who understand what he's talking about and because of that he'll give you way more than what you asked for. This is freaking awesome

    • @raybon7939
      @raybon7939 3 года назад +19

      He's the only person who can rescue america from this service nightmare slavery
      And create a new economy in jobs that matter.
      space travel exploration science medicine manufacturing space rockets etc moon jobs ...

    • @XxvoleistulxX
      @XxvoleistulxX 3 года назад +26

      in fact i remember his first interrview with everyday astronaut, and he was so surprised at the questions and remarks from him. i guess we will see many more interviews in future

    • @brianmcginley7215
      @brianmcginley7215 3 года назад +14

      this is exactly it. Good observation. He extends his talk-time when he's with someone who understands what he is talking about, and doesn't ask formulaic "reporter" type of questions.

    • @Leoappeared
      @Leoappeared 3 года назад +1

      You mean who don’t critically think and believe everything he says?

    • @jeffreypierson2064
      @jeffreypierson2064 3 года назад +4

      @@XxvoleistulxX Tim's question about full flow staged engine and comment about sunk cost fallacy were what got him this interview.

  • @cobra1010
    @cobra1010 2 года назад +54

    How can a human being handle, organize, understand und finance so many hyper-complicated projects? This man is a genious! He is and his team are making history as we speak!

    • @WhoisAustin
      @WhoisAustin 11 месяцев назад +2

      forsure, he will be a historical figure for as long as human history is around. pretty amazing to witness, millions or possibly billions will wish they had

  • @Pistolpete218
    @Pistolpete218 3 года назад +258

    Elon’s the most impactful person of our time. He will be in the history books.

    • @michael-m
      @michael-m 3 года назад +9

      Well said, Grace. Couldn't agree more.

    • @austinskylines
      @austinskylines 3 года назад +5

      I agree hope I can someday meet this amazing person

    • @michael-m
      @michael-m 3 года назад +3

      @@austinskylines Likewise. I would love to meet him, if even for just a couple of minutes.

    • @dant4071
      @dant4071 3 года назад +1

      Agree, most impactful narcissistic conman of our time.

    • @jonahcovarrubias8132
      @jonahcovarrubias8132 3 года назад +9

      @@dant4071 hahah you mad?

  • @Jon_Chan
    @Jon_Chan 3 года назад +578

    “If it doesn’t blow up, you have to find a spot to store it.”
    “Dry weight with or without air?”
    “The one thing you can’t replace is time.”
    Tim, this series is so valuable to the entire internet because we get to see what kind of man can change the world with such passion. Elon just thinks so differently. The majority of us think stuff he says is insane, but then after he explains it, it becomes the only logical way.

    • @philaudiostrike8746
      @philaudiostrike8746 3 года назад +18

      Its mentally soothing

    • @cdrbmw
      @cdrbmw 3 года назад +6

      well explained. i could not agree more

    • @peppercanmore196
      @peppercanmore196 3 года назад +16

      Those were comments that caught my ear as well, I love the way he thinks! All of these comments come from lessons learned, in life and during Starship development. "If it doesn't blow up, you have to find a place to store it", was probably not something Musk thought of before Starship.

    • @rubikmonat6589
      @rubikmonat6589 3 года назад +3

      For want of a better word without the negative connotations: ruthlessly logical.

    • @venturestar
      @venturestar 3 года назад +2

      100% Correct

  • @hannubhaiya4892
    @hannubhaiya4892 3 года назад +307

    This is amazing. the CEO takes the time to guide you around and personally explains you the most complex system ever conceived. I cannot imagine anyone except Elon Musk would ever do that. That's why we love him.

    • @korona277
      @korona277 3 года назад +19

      You should check out the smarter every Day one with Tory Bruno. That one is extremely impressive.

    • @thestudentofficial5483
      @thestudentofficial5483 3 года назад +6

      @@gyasisiaw3584 no,Hannu said he cannot imagine other than Elon Musk doing interview like this and Kevin is just breaking the good news that other space CEO has also done that before

    • @korona277
      @korona277 3 года назад +7

      @@gyasisiaw3584 it isn't about it being competition... It's literally just making him aware that there is another really great interview on site with a ceo about rockets.

    • @-mike-8134
      @-mike-8134 3 года назад +5

      My understanding of the reason why this was done was Elon has not had the time to do a Spacex day update in two years and Tim talked him into doing this interview as an alternate to that. So great of Elon and Tim for doing this format...

    • @benjaminsmith4058
      @benjaminsmith4058 3 года назад +5

      @@korona277 The Tony Bruno interview was great, but a lot more things were labeled as ITAR protected or "secret sauce" so we got less details about the design process and considerations (other than the honeycomb milling on the faring which was beautifully explained). The level of detail and explanation in this interview is amazing! It is also really neat to see the stark contrast between an established production line and a prototyping facility.

  • @ajdavis98775
    @ajdavis98775 2 года назад +26

    I just love how Tim asked Elon a super relevant question about something he hasn't thought about and then he goes into a deep thought phase. Excellent job Tim

    • @88ashwa
      @88ashwa 2 года назад +1

      And Elons got another feedback..

  • @mikec32001
    @mikec32001 3 года назад +739

    This is one of those days when RUclips still makes complete sense. What a wonderful way to spend an hour - roll on part 3.

    • @93gamrx
      @93gamrx 3 года назад +5

      Agreed. Videos like these make me love RUclips 😄

    • @michael-m
      @michael-m 3 года назад +1

      Eell said, Mike. Couldn't agree more.

    • @EveryoneWhoUsesThisTV
      @EveryoneWhoUsesThisTV 3 года назад +8

      Elon tweets, - happy to do another factory tour in a month or two...
      I'm thinking - please be a regular thing, please be a regular thing, please be a regular thing!! :))

    • @-M0LE
      @-M0LE 3 года назад +7

      RUclips is great it’s Google and regulators that’s the problem

    • @sonnyburnett8725
      @sonnyburnett8725 3 года назад +5

      As long as they stop the Censorship!

  • @BlueFrenzy
    @BlueFrenzy 3 года назад +312

    One of the things I like most about Elon Musk is that when someone asks him a question he stops and thinks. And he takes whatever time he needs to answer.

    • @ommadammo
      @ommadammo 3 года назад +12

      I think that is a very good observation for all of us to take note of. If you just come out with your answer it indicates you didn't think, or must be insanely clever to think that fast. Useful interview technique perhaps. LIke, think before providing a stock answer?

    • @pilot8766
      @pilot8766 3 года назад +13

      I watched this in real time at the 2019 Tesla Shareholder event. Towards the end one shareholder asked about wether Tesla would be making a car that could convert to a submarine. The audience and board members noticeably chuckled and passed this off as an odd question. Elon paused, thought, then gave a detailed response in which he indicated his love for the idea, as indicated by his purchase of the James Bond Lotus “submarine” and how fun a project it would be to make that real. He then went on to answer that no, Tesla would not likely pursue that Avenue. I was amazed that he took the time to answer what was obviously an uncomfortable question for most in the room.
      It really showed his humanity.

    • @christophertracy7492
      @christophertracy7492 3 года назад +1

      EXACTLY! His Brain is thinking in Directions Forward Disney like: VISION "A to B" MARS while absolutely Absorbing Information from the PAST to "Pause" 4 à Second 2 "Listen" (13 Minutes in) à Question from "ANY Human Perspective" helps HIS "Test 2 Failure" BRILLIANT Brain Neurons Learn on the "Time Line" of the "Past" as a "Solution" for Forward Momentum to SOLVE a Problem that's AVIODED by heading "Back 2 The Future" ALL while Building his BIGGER Delorean (Cybertruck) and several "Other Boring" (Boring Project in Vegas) Détails to get 2 MARS all while working to BUILD the "Stuff" 2 Achieve his "Point B" GOAL of his VISION and DREAM that ALREADY "EXISTs" by taking "Notes" Along the Way to Figure out "Solutions" as "Failures" help HIM figure out HOW 2 get Humans 2 Not go away FOREVER (Like the Dinosaurs) to An even BEZOS (Sorry): BIGGER GOAL of a "Multiple PLANETS Occupy Human Species with Colonizing MARS, Moon, Phobos (Astroid Circling Jupiter) to (As Tim Alien (Allan in That PIXAR flick as Buzz Light YEAR (Not Sure WHAT "Year"? 2 Infinity! and............ BEYOND!!!
      Pew-Pew-Pew!!! 🙌🥳🎩🤟

    • @navithefairy
      @navithefairy 3 года назад +3

      @@pilot8766 I think i read in the Ashley Vance book about Elon he is known to be sometimes asked a question and just sit and stare for a few minutes, then suddenly answer it.
      It can be hard to deal with because it would probably feel awkward, but in the end, why not?

  • @per619
    @per619 3 года назад +352

    Elon: "One thing you can't recover is time." Yet Elon gave us 2.5 hours. THANK-YOU, MR. MUSK.
    Elon regarding first orbital test goal: "If it takes off without blowing up the stand (and the launch site), that will be a victory. Please don't blow up on the stand." Just love his plain talk.

    • @FreeSpeechXtremist
      @FreeSpeechXtremist 3 года назад +12

      Tim brings Elon the best ideas and questions from millions of people on RUclips. It's like a filtered worldwide brainstorming session I'm sure he sees the value in it.

    • @alterego157
      @alterego157 3 года назад +1

      Nah, that's not how time works. You gave 2.5 hours to RUclips.

    • @Hannodb1961
      @Hannodb1961 3 года назад +4

      Elon might be an optimist when it comes to time scales, but luckilly he is a pessimist when it comes to odds of success, and hist worst case scenarios almost never plays out.

    • @jeffreypierson2064
      @jeffreypierson2064 3 года назад

      This is Elon's normal work routine. He just allowed Tim to tag along and ask questions. It probably added 30 minutes to the inspection of work progress, but Elon got to talk to someone about his passion.

  • @ddview3067
    @ddview3067 3 года назад +17

    I have watched this several times through and 2 things stand out…. #1 it’s unbelievable how much more I glean from one time as opposed to another #2 Tim’s style so works with Elon like nobody else…. Tim gives Elon time to think, time to let his mind wander but also has a feel when it is time to help him move through his thought. So very good.

  • @victorc777
    @victorc777 3 года назад +431

    For a man that is worth over $100 Billion, I am happy to see that he gives some of his time to explain these things to Tim and the YT community for what is essentially free. Can't get a politician to talk to anyone for less than $10k per minute.

    • @d4rktranquility
      @d4rktranquility 3 года назад +14

      This is customer service gold level. He knows we are like a kpop fandom for him.

    • @SvSGaming
      @SvSGaming 3 года назад +12

      @@d4rktranquility This level of transparency from him just makes me want to fanboy harder. This is one of the coolest YT vids I've seen.

    • @warriorprincessharmony
      @warriorprincessharmony 3 года назад +1

      @@SvSGaming I hope it'll be preserved for future generations.

    • @jefvarnadore2267
      @jefvarnadore2267 3 года назад

      Yeah fuk politicians for real

    • @Drew-be5dh
      @Drew-be5dh 3 года назад +3

      He’s only worth that much if he sells his shares and I highly doubt he’d ever do that. Success is more important to him than money.

  • @dancolvin8925
    @dancolvin8925 3 года назад +256

    Tim Dodd, a regular Iowa guy, will one day be the "Go To" commentator when Elon lands on the Moon and again when he lands on Mars. Who else in the media has earned a personal tour of "The Garage" by the man himself? Bravo Tim. Can't wait to see where your passion brings you - and us - down the road. Well done!

    • @Amsterdamned33
      @Amsterdamned33 3 года назад +4

      I just tried to imagine Don Lemon in place of Tim… first of all, as hard as I think, I just couldn’t imagine it. And secondly, I just know it would become a total shitshow… (but what if it gets swallowed by a black hole Elon!?)

    • @thunder881
      @thunder881 3 года назад +1

      He worked hard, he deserve to be the choosen one.

    • @SteveKasian
      @SteveKasian 3 года назад +1

      Actually, Elon had multiple Media™ outlets there around that time, and he did a walk-around of the plant, answering questions. Of course, their interviews sucked compared to Tim's, but they did get invites.

    • @wmason1961
      @wmason1961 3 года назад +1

      Tim's access to Elon could very well get him into lunar orbit.

    • @jackboot3946
      @jackboot3946 3 года назад +1

      I think Tim has a real passion for educating, which has led to his self education. Truly admirable quality to have.

  • @theJoshLJ
    @theJoshLJ 3 года назад +557

    "Take what I am saying with a grain a salt. I am often wrong." - Elon Musk
    With passion and curiosity brings humility.

    • @Animalwon
      @Animalwon 3 года назад +7

      THAT should be on a T-shirt!

    • @al.mughira
      @al.mughira 3 года назад

      @@Animalwon totally

    • @mikerzisu9508
      @mikerzisu9508 3 года назад

      Well he is wrong about nearly everything he tweets about Tesla

    • @viejochase
      @viejochase 3 года назад +4

      Super humble, especially coming from the guy who´s company´s president (Gwen Shotewell) says that Elon is always right

    • @bsg2112
      @bsg2112 3 года назад +2

      He may be wrong about details, from time to time, but he has the vision thing going on. Besides, that's why he hires engineers. I don't see that as humility, per se, heaven forbit false humility. I think that's the way a leader has to see things.

  • @Michal_Wlodarczyk2100
    @Michal_Wlodarczyk2100 2 года назад +63

    The amount of specific engineering knowledge presented here is insane. Engine specs, maneuvering using lift force, heat transfer specifics and fluid dynamics relative to thermal management. Not to mention manufacturing process description and design iteration philosophy. The same goes for part one and three.
    Thanks for both of you (Elon and Tim). 😁👍

    • @maribethcondrillon1079
      @maribethcondrillon1079 2 года назад

      Elon is there now

    • @yippekiay593
      @yippekiay593 Год назад +1

      To think he has that for spacex....then Tesla ...then neuarlink...boring....and now twitter 😮

  • @skraminc
    @skraminc 3 года назад +1402

    "starship doesn't have people on board; so we can blow things up. that's very helpful" - what a legend

    • @MiriamW9
      @MiriamW9 3 года назад

      what about climate change?

    • @romandasaleknavicius2677
      @romandasaleknavicius2677 3 года назад

      @@MiriamW9 AAAAAAaaaaaaaaa.....UUUUUUuuuuuuuuuu

    • @Em.P14
      @Em.P14 3 года назад +48

      @@MiriamW9 too small scale to be factored in (starship in climate change, not the other way around) . One dirty rocket wont make as much damage as 50 semi clean cargo ships doo.

    • @robertthomas9564
      @robertthomas9564 3 года назад +7

      That explains why NASA chose Starship HLS for the Artemis moon missions. Nasa is considering scraping SLS. Instead SpaceX would launch astronauts into LEO on Crew Dragon, dock with Starship HLS lunar lander, go to the moon, come back to LEO ... That would involve lot's of unmanned starship tanker launches & recoveries to refuel the HLS. Even Starship HLS would be launched unmanned into LEO. No problem if a few unmanned Starships blow up/burn up in the process.
      That eliminates endangering the crew because they would be flying safely on Crew Dragon.

    • @justinweatherford8129
      @justinweatherford8129 3 года назад +11

      @@MiriamW9 the world's worst carbon emissions come from manufacturing. SpaceX does have plans to reduce carbon emissions without giving up the goal of making life multi planetary.

  • @houseoftreasures9545
    @houseoftreasures9545 3 года назад +204

    I’m a retired tool maker and worked with engineers for 45 years, Elon reminds me of the best ones who had the schooling but learned the most important things from the people who had to build what they designed. I also like that he has a every day Joe persona about him you would never know he is one of the richest men in the world.

    • @Bill_N_ATX
      @Bill_N_ATX 3 года назад +25

      He doesn’t act like the richest man in the world because it doesn’t matter to him. It’s just a byproduct of what he actually aspires to. He’s not keeping score by how much money he has. He’s keeping score by if he gets the world to use electric vehicles, or solar energy, or reusable rockets off Earth.

    • @tirthachakrabarti5912
      @tirthachakrabarti5912 3 года назад +7

      @@Bill_N_ATX He considers money as a tool to realize his life dreams.

    • @Hannodb1961
      @Hannodb1961 3 года назад +8

      @@Bill_N_ATX Unlike a certain someone who blew $500 million on a luxury yacht rather than to invest it into his own space company, and then whine about not getting contracts.

    • @user-vc5rp7nf8f
      @user-vc5rp7nf8f 3 года назад +1

      ikr. he's so involved with the nitty-gritty stuff, just wearing a tshirt, getting things done. you can tell he's really about making stuff, not about asset retention, wealth, fame, etc.

    • @tirthachakrabarti5912
      @tirthachakrabarti5912 3 года назад +1

      @@user-vc5rp7nf8f ya..more of an engineer than a business guy..let alone enjoying a billionaire-style luxury life..

  • @rogerheuckeroth7456
    @rogerheuckeroth7456 3 года назад +111

    Having you interview him has to be great for Elon too. As he does not need to spend a lot of time answering poorly conceived questions from an uneducated reporter. Thank you Tim for what you do!

    • @RufftaMan
      @RufftaMan 3 года назад +1

      To be fair, there are some reporters that ask good questions too.
      Leo Enright from Irish Television or Marcia Dunn from the Associated Press come to mind..

  • @antonis-theoha
    @antonis-theoha 2 года назад +13

    what a unique mind and character elon has.and sometimes it seems like his mind is chaotic.noone can posiibly imagine whats goin on in there.when tim asked about what keeps him up at night,literaly silence for 11 seconds and then im sorry?. wow he must be processing stuff nonstop.what a legend

  • @IsMaski
    @IsMaski 3 года назад +575

    The way Elon pauses for a moment and shifts his eyes all over the place before an answer, you know the man deconstructs everything before replying. He admits that he's way too optimistic with his timelines but he followed that up with a good reason behind it. I have not seen a Billionaire at his status be this involved with everything that's going down.. I got so much admiration for Elon. Man is fighting hard for humanity. Nothing but Respect!

    • @realtonysolo
      @realtonysolo 3 года назад +37

      Deconstructing but also thinking about the stuff he can and can't reveal to the public.

    • @steven5054
      @steven5054 3 года назад +2

      Thinking about the best fabrication.

    • @turobash0
      @turobash0 3 года назад +3

      Or looking and thunkjng how to improve it

    • @mikos1986
      @mikos1986 3 года назад +1

      Fight for humanity is when with this amount of money you try to keep your own planet clean and green , not when trying to fly to dead planets.

    • @vitussrensen1934
      @vitussrensen1934 3 года назад +16

      @@mikos1986 He is already making earth a more sustainable place but that doesn't mean you can't work on space exploration at the same time.
      One thing doesn't exclude the other

  • @freddiealcala2986
    @freddiealcala2986 3 года назад +90

    Credit for Tim for: 1) Getting this tour with Elon himself as your guide; 2) Asking intelligent and relevant questions so much so that Elon seems to be enjoying this interview; 3) Leading the questions in the right directions and even giving good suggestions; and 4) not feeling too small by this man's intellect.

    • @ExploringCabinsandMines
      @ExploringCabinsandMines 3 года назад +2

      Tim's questions are no doubt intelligent but he borderline interrupts ???
      maybe its just me.

    • @rebeccacreasy5969
      @rebeccacreasy5969 3 года назад

      Tamara diane hagan made me my financial freedom trading on Tesla stocks with her signal

  • @mcentric
    @mcentric 3 года назад +912

    Love this! He's obviously suffering from lack of sleep and a bad back, as he mentioned on Twitter, but every time he gets hooked by a question from Tim it seems like there is nothing he would like more than to answer them 😊

    • @pratyakshyt
      @pratyakshyt 3 года назад +10

      Man I love Tim’s passion ❤️

    • @tomedward8652
      @tomedward8652 3 года назад +34

      Elon is a tall man, deceptively so. Many tall people suffer bad backs as the world is not designed for tall people unfortunately. You can definitely tell by his movements he is suffering.

    • @Real28
      @Real28 3 года назад +12

      @A D I don't know. If I had a Starbase like this, it would be difficult for me to be away from it simply because all of it is so badass.

    • @martinoplaya7805
      @martinoplaya7805 3 года назад +12

      No, these are anxiety ticks. Poor Elon, he knows he had these tiks, but the video is out in internet anyway. Hard to watch.

    • @hillviewfarmcookstown1682
      @hillviewfarmcookstown1682 3 года назад +4

      He should slow down n take care of himself

  • @eliasjaime89
    @eliasjaime89 2 года назад +6

    Probably one of the best "interviews" being made to Elon that I've watched. Asking real things and not stupid questions. Thank you for that.

  • @leonardfoster2155
    @leonardfoster2155 3 года назад +240

    The man is genius he's not a poser he knows the subject of rocketry wow.

    • @talltayls21
      @talltayls21 3 года назад +25

      The best thing about this comment, is that you could mean this toward either Elon OR Tim, and it applies either way 😅 I’ve continually been impressed with Tim’s knowledge of basically all rocket science, considering atleast some of it has to be self-taught, or taking it upon himself to research and learn specifics on these rockets.

    • @Diptonil_Mukherjee
      @Diptonil_Mukherjee 3 года назад +1

      Jeff who???

  • @zipeprcot
    @zipeprcot 3 года назад +135

    Jeez, after watching these vids, I don't know how anyone can say that Elon is a figurehead, or dilettante. He knows a lot about a lot.

    • @MrBroady02
      @MrBroady02 3 года назад +2

      There was somebody who asked him in an interview who the chief engineer was (implying they must be very skilled) and they laughed when he said that he was, so they asked "yeah but who signs off..." and he said "me". He is very talented as far as engineer/businessmen/billionaires go, and surprisingly in touch with reality.

    • @jonyoung9408
      @jonyoung9408 3 года назад

      I believe he's the lead engineer if I'm not mistaken.

    • @funnyberries4017
      @funnyberries4017 3 года назад

      haha yeah exactly. I'd like to see Jeff Bezos or Richard Branson explain their rockets.

    • @Monkeylifeshow
      @Monkeylifeshow 3 года назад

      Great of thinking Elon, love your thought.

  • @user-vc5rp7nf8f
    @user-vc5rp7nf8f 3 года назад +239

    i'm always impressed that even though he's the top 3 richest person in the U.S., he's still so chill, accessible and so involved with his companies. almost every other millionaire at his level would be wearing a thousand-dollar suit, surrounded by 50 bodyguards, and granting interviews only to exclusive tv stations.

    • @starguy2718
      @starguy2718 3 года назад +54

      Because Tim,
      a) knows his stuff, can talk the talk;
      b) isn't in "attack dog" journalism mode.

    • @apersonwholeftacomment3699
      @apersonwholeftacomment3699 3 года назад +8

      In the world*

    • @jmitchell3
      @jmitchell3 3 года назад +8

      *billionaire

    • @richardshippful
      @richardshippful 3 года назад +19

      Elon is not particularly "Liquid".
      His stock options are worth multi billions, but he is not liquidating that stock to party on.
      And he is not in it for money.

    • @RussellD11
      @RussellD11 3 года назад +3

      autism helps :P

  • @AbuAamna
    @AbuAamna 3 года назад +2

    Probably only series of videos on YT, where majority ( like me) have no knowledge of space and rocketry but still watch them for no other reason then the insane effort put by one men for the betterment of human and humanity 👏

  • @InfiniteSpaceMedia
    @InfiniteSpaceMedia 3 года назад +4725

    The knowledge Elon has and the fact that he is so involved with his company is second to none! It is insane that he self-taught himself literal rocket science, and nowq he's leading humanity's space exploration.

    • @TheArtofFugue
      @TheArtofFugue 3 года назад +59

      it’s pretty easy friend, to teach yourself. rocket science especially

    • @killercon2735
      @killercon2735 3 года назад +59

      @@TheArtofFugue how bro

    • @donnysandley4649
      @donnysandley4649 3 года назад +43

      I forget his name but there's a NASA scientist that never went to college and totally self taught with value through the roof

    • @kotor1357
      @kotor1357 3 года назад +103

      @@TheArtofFugue it might be easy to understand the basic concepts
      But if you wanna learn the math, and the complicated topics, it will take you years

    • @kotor1357
      @kotor1357 3 года назад +118

      @@vablo7198 no, when he started SpaceX, he taught himself rocket science by reading books
      Which most people can't do....

  • @smrtolet
    @smrtolet 3 года назад +669

    I just love it how the conversation goes. Looks like he's really thinking some of Tim's comments over. Then how the workers tell their boss and one of the richest men in the world 'Hey, move over'. Then how he texts his heatshield guy over something he saw. Also a sugestion, use helmets.

    • @gamersheheryar8770
      @gamersheheryar8770 3 года назад +5

      Lol!

    • @valentinpetrovitsch9406
      @valentinpetrovitsch9406 3 года назад +70

      Helmets in such places are overrated,
      for example in construction they help, if a small tool or part of a brick falls down, in a factory, if a 10 kg part falls from 3 meters, helemt or no helmet your head is mush

    • @oaksnice
      @oaksnice 3 года назад +35

      @@valentinpetrovitsch9406 They have small tools and parts at those places too you know. xD

    • @ogx4185
      @ogx4185 3 года назад +12

      lol "heat shield guy". elon does love his heat tiles

    • @gusfring96
      @gusfring96 3 года назад +13

      Haha. What exact part is when the workers asked Elon to move over? Can't watch right now I'm waiting for part 3 and watch it in a big TV.

  • @conrado.
    @conrado. 3 года назад +126

    Elon is so humble and simple. A great inspiration. He spent over 5 hrs to explain to a youtuber. My local politician cant even have 10 mins for an interview with a youtuber

    • @treefarm3288
      @treefarm3288 3 года назад +2

      So true.

    • @YourSweatyUncle
      @YourSweatyUncle 3 года назад

      If you think Elon musk is ”humble” you need to do some research on him

  • @jhouse770
    @jhouse770 2 года назад +3

    It is amazing that the world's wealthiest individual is so child-like in his excitement about leading edge space flight and going to Mars, not to mention a polymath. Great time to be alive and witness space history. Thanks, Tim...well done!

  • @marty3194
    @marty3194 3 года назад +362

    Its insane to see Elon talk about his projects to passionately and have so much knowledge of it. He doesnt need his team to back him up to answer the questions. He's a true gamechanger on so many levels.

    • @Sauceboss365
      @Sauceboss365 3 года назад +1

      He definitely has a different alien type of passion for space and evolving the planet

  • @vadimilin1019
    @vadimilin1019 3 года назад +179

    Elon is the role model for the next generation of engineers. Both Tesla and SpaceX are two top companies engineering students dream about. Stand by for a massive shift in the engineering culture. It may not happen overnight, but it is slowly happening right before our eyes. This is yet another thing Elon is changing for the better.

    • @peppercanmore196
      @peppercanmore196 3 года назад +11

      All it took was for a brilliant engineer to become a billionaire AND still have a passion for engineering.

    • @davidbeppler3032
      @davidbeppler3032 3 года назад +3

      Had a guy telling me how Apple and VW keeps stealing engineers from Tesla. I had to laugh at him. Yes, they go to Tesla and SpaceX to do amazing things, then they go to Apple and VW to get paid to explain how far behind they are! lmao

  • @In2MeUcU
    @In2MeUcU 3 года назад +1173

    Elon looks like he's hiding his cervical spine pain as he walks along. I can feel his pain through the video. Wishing him health and healing. Chronic pain sucks!

    • @CookingwithYarda
      @CookingwithYarda 3 года назад +55

      As a former truck driver, I know my share of back pain.

    • @jeffkrupke3810
      @jeffkrupke3810 3 года назад +44

      Maybe that is why he doesn't go to space as it hard on the back to launch in a rocket.

    • @xvor_tex8577
      @xvor_tex8577 3 года назад +85

      Yeah can definitely see it and feel it, he occasionally try to move his shoulders and neck I can definitely feel it

    • @Scruffy818
      @Scruffy818 3 года назад +162

      That’s just the alien inside his robotic organic exo skeleton trying to emulate human behaviour

    • @emmanuelgutierrez8616
      @emmanuelgutierrez8616 3 года назад +33

      Privaye Yoga classes solved mine after wasting many months and money of conventional methods.

  • @richbarrows3922
    @richbarrows3922 Год назад +4

    Anyone who doubts Musk and the direction he goes should see this video. It's great how natural you are with him, Tim. Awesome work. I never imagined it could be better to have a RUD instead of having to retrieve and store the ship or booster. Never before has the public had such access as something new is created.

  • @interestedinstuff
    @interestedinstuff 3 года назад +370

    This was so cool. As a guy who thinks before he speaks when after accuracy, and as a guy who has worked with a lot of coders who do the exact same thing, Elon sounds just like lots of people I've spoken to. The comments that he sounds like a robot doesn't fit in my head. He just sounds like a guy who doesn't like to answer inaccurately. I respect that. Great work too Tim.

    • @shipwreck9146
      @shipwreck9146 3 года назад +19

      I so fully agree... I'd be much more worried if he talked quickly without any pauses.
      People who talk without thought are a large risk.

    • @blaniac6591
      @blaniac6591 3 года назад +18

      People don’t realize it’s because he *thinks* before he speaks. A lot of people could really try it out.

    • @genkidama7385
      @genkidama7385 3 года назад +3

      THATS BECAUSE HE HAS A BRAIN CHIP, LATENCY IS CAUSED BY THE TIME IT TAKES FOR THE SIGNAL TO REACH AND COME BACK FROM STARLINK CONSTELLATION AND BRINGING BACK THE RELEVANT INFORMATION FROM THE BACKUP SERVERS.

    • @genkidama7385
      @genkidama7385 3 года назад +1

      could be accelerated with a quantum processor in my humble opinion.

    • @eaaeeeea
      @eaaeeeea 3 года назад +1

      @New Apollo striving for accuracy, or trying to speak as accurately as possible

  • @GabeJacobs
    @GabeJacobs 3 года назад +351

    Tim, the fact that you can hold a 3 hour conversation with one of the most brilliant minds currently behind space exploration is insanely impressive.

    • @gxlorp
      @gxlorp 3 года назад +2

      2.3hr

    • @jenesis6003
      @jenesis6003 3 года назад +1

      what do you think Elon does for 24h

    • @三好博子
      @三好博子 3 года назад

      Splendid conversation, very impressive.

    • @jenesis6003
      @jenesis6003 3 года назад

      as in like you only spoke for him for 2.3 hours and he thinks for 24h

  • @micah6635
    @micah6635 3 года назад +531

    I really respect Elon, he is actually interested in what is going on around him and what his company is doing rather than just getting money out of it. He does not have a huge ego when talking about himself 37:55 "Take a lot of what I am saying with a grain of salt because I often am wrong. He seems like a good role model for how CEOs should look at and treat their businesses.

    • @yvindraaen5053
      @yvindraaen5053 3 года назад +5

      I agree!

    • @KatharineOsborne
      @KatharineOsborne 3 года назад +37

      In this respect, he is SUCH a breath of fresh air. I've had managers that admit mistakes and take responsibility, but I've never worked anywhere where anyone on the executive team admits they are wrong. They always hedge or spin to make it seem like they were always right all along which is really kind of gross and pathological. I don't agree with him on everything but I'd love to work for Elon tbh.

    • @Andytlp
      @Andytlp 3 года назад +6

      @@KatharineOsborne Well theres probably a giant line who wants to work for elon companies. The good thing about that is they can be picky and only take the best applicants. Youre right someone like elon attracts good people. Most ceos or top board members threw everyone they knew under the bus to get to where they are. Which is sad.

    • @rpfour4
      @rpfour4 3 года назад +8

      You mean like actually being involved in the production with all the knowledge, and not spending money on lobbyists to make sure they win government contracts or put on a show that they can go to space (not orbit, mind you) while not focusing on completing and delivering a product they said they were going to deliver back in 2017.
      Yeah.
      Breath of fresh air.

    • @Hannodb1961
      @Hannodb1961 3 года назад +16

      I think SpaceX is costing him more than he is making, and thats the difference. SpaceX is not a cash cow to him, it is a vehicle to achieve a dream.

  • @heri_prieto
    @heri_prieto 3 года назад +3

    Videos like these is why I never even consider uninstalling RUclips, while I constantly reconsider the benefit of using other platforms

  • @patrickcahill5373
    @patrickcahill5373 3 года назад +260

    It’s dark outside and he’s still working giving an interview. He really doesn’t stop.

    • @pangaea5258
      @pangaea5258 3 года назад +18

      Hope he's looking after of his health tho :/

    • @DanRustle
      @DanRustle 3 года назад +8

      that doesnt mean anything. it was like 7-8 at night. not like 2am. its not uncommon for people to still work when the sun goes down. this is what separates YOU from all of the ultra successful. they all work non stop 24/7

    • @SujanraAcoma
      @SujanraAcoma 3 года назад +5

      @@DanRustle You do the work that is there, but not all work benefits from long hours. Resting when appropriate is also necessary for productivity.

    • @DemsW
      @DemsW 3 года назад

      @@DanRustle it's summer so sunsets are super late

    • @pigslefats
      @pigslefats 3 года назад +2

      @@DanRustle What a dumb comment. I mean really dumb! They don't work non stop 24/7 and there are many ultra successful people who work regular hours.

  • @cptairwolf
    @cptairwolf 3 года назад +658

    Imagine for a moment just how much an hour of Elon's time is worth and how he volunteers it to talk about Space X's operations so candidly. He's such a gift to humanity. And so are you Tim! Thank you for sharing this stuff with us.

    • @oliverh.4314
      @oliverh.4314 3 года назад +20

      I think Elon is a very creative engineer. And he burns for his ideas and his companies. Also think, that he likes it if other are fascinated about "his" products. He does not care about the millions of Dollars, he wants success and follows big dreams. In deed a gift to humanity.

    • @TheTwarag
      @TheTwarag 3 года назад +8

      $16 million an hour

    • @mikestammberger1233
      @mikestammberger1233 3 года назад +9

      @@oliverh.4314 Yeah, you can literally feel his passion through the screen. He has big dreams and is an inspiration for everyone.

    • @simonheit8025
      @simonheit8025 3 года назад +6

      Elon is a greedy corporate billionaire who’s literally in the middle of getting sued for getting Tesla to buy his cousins bankrupt sole project. You people are so easily duped by PR propaganda. Billionaires aren’t your friends lol

    • @doctauglyd9861
      @doctauglyd9861 3 года назад

      Hes not worried about what his times worth wants to get all you fanboy fucks thinking bigger and carry on his legacy if he fails and no one Carrie's it on we die

  • @rangkara7201
    @rangkara7201 3 года назад +74

    This tour guide is so informative he gives out insightful informations as if he owns the facility himself

  • @vico566
    @vico566 2 года назад +8

    Watching parts 1 & 2 a second time. There is something very special in this series. Wish I could express it better, but that will have to do.

  • @TedKidd
    @TedKidd 3 года назад +378

    "Risk reward asymmetry" is such an elegant way to explain the problem of bureaucracy and skin in the game.
    17:20 ❤️❤️❤️ goals, success...
    53:00 Elon is Truman in The Truman show

    • @HungryTacoBoy
      @HungryTacoBoy 3 года назад +4

      Your timestamp should be 7:20, not 17:20. Great insight from Elon about serious flaws within the development of the Space Shuttle.

    • @piotrd.4850
      @piotrd.4850 3 года назад

      @@HungryTacoBoy ... none of which have anything to do with reality.

  • @WildMaverick2006
    @WildMaverick2006 3 года назад +157

    Tim - I don't comment often (anywhere) but feel the need to tell you that these interviews are the best RUclips content I have ever seen. I've just paused the video and felt the urge to comment just to say thank you and great job! I truly believe you're actually giving Elon food for thought as well - especially surrounding cooling of the flap hinges. Well done!

  • @westownsend8228
    @westownsend8228 3 года назад +111

    I gotta admit Tim did an excellent job letting Elon talk, moving on smoothly when he knew a question couldn't be answered, pacing, and sometimes dictating the tour and I'm only halfway through. Pretty impressive juggling act considering how unique this situation is. Great work man.

  • @blissyogi8699
    @blissyogi8699 3 года назад +9

    Super interesting to see and hear him in his element. He’s got a brilliant sense of humor. Kudos to interviewer for asking the right Qs and pushing through the Aspergie overwhelm to keep him talking.

  • @vrex5033
    @vrex5033 3 года назад +37

    I work at a major medical device manufacturer, and the comment from Musk that really hit home with me about Engineers. "The most common error of a smart engineer is to optimize something that shouldn't exist" Wow, that is what I see constantly at my company. Wish we had more engineers like Musk.

    • @ufva8029
      @ufva8029 3 года назад

      send them the video under an anonymous name, maybe they wake up hehe

  • @steffahn
    @steffahn 3 года назад +127

    I still cannot believe how long and in-depth this interview (and factory tour) got. About 3 hours, soooo much more than we would’ve ever asked for or even dreamed about. And we might be doing it again within 2 months‽
    This series feels to me like it’s one of your most valuable pieces of content. I’m also grateful to Elon Musk for agreeing to participate in this format.
    I’m looking forward to the third part a lot.

  • @dinoschachten
    @dinoschachten 3 года назад +103

    Could tell that Elon was a bit worn out, but still, especially in this section (maybe because there was less beeping and thus easier to focus) tons of interesting insights and considerations. I love how Tim asks really valid questions and Elon comes up with new ideas on the spot and takes Tim's input and ideas so well.

  • @kennethcarver3219
    @kennethcarver3219 2 года назад +3

    The RUclips guy got him thinking about an improvement that he hadn't thought of, good for u

  • @frantstorpmadsen3279
    @frantstorpmadsen3279 3 года назад +76

    In times of lousy journalists it is such intellectual pleasure to watch this interview of one of the worlds brightest minds on difficult subject. You really have to appreciate the amount of knowledge of the interviewer Tim to understand Elon’s answers, build on top of these answers and keeping the interview smooth and interesting. Thank you, Tim!

    • @IPilotheHATREDCopter
      @IPilotheHATREDCopter 3 года назад

      This! Thank you Tim!

    • @ScottDalrymple
      @ScottDalrymple 3 года назад

      Such great insight, unfiltered and direct from the horses mouth. This is great stuff Tim. Please keep it coming.

  • @NarutoUzamaki070
    @NarutoUzamaki070 3 года назад +560

    Wow I mean this just makes me respect Elon more he’s got a bad back barely sleeping but when you dream for the stars you have to continue to keep pushing the boundary thanks Tim can’t wait to see when you can go to space

  • @mipe3844
    @mipe3844 3 года назад +134

    You know it's a quality interview when it's basically a one-shot. Hardly any editing, just great questions and even better, completely uncut answers. Really appreciate this format.

    • @UnsaltedCashew38
      @UnsaltedCashew38 3 года назад +1

      Some of the awkward silences were edited out. Also interview started when sun was still out to pitch darkness, Elon most likely missed time with his family for the interview.

    • @Triple_J.1
      @Triple_J.1 11 месяцев назад

      There are a few cuts. Elon would not have taken this interview if he didn't want to. The timeframe was probably agreed upon. This is not just for RUclips viewers. This is to get information out there, to recruit new talent from the top colleges and universities. And to find these types of people who maybe never went to school. It also informs Investors of what he is doing and shows what their money is going toward.

  • @itsallmyfault264
    @itsallmyfault264 Год назад +2

    It's so refreshing to see an "interview" with Elon that isn't asking stupid questions or attacking him. He is brilliant.

  • @MrWompz
    @MrWompz 3 года назад +95

    I love how Elon takes a moment to consider his answer when Tim asks pretty insightful questions.

    • @3dcrazy332
      @3dcrazy332 3 года назад +3

      It seems like there are a billion thoughts in his head to one word that he says.

  • @kebbsta
    @kebbsta 3 года назад +143

    The fact that a CEO can go so much into detail into knowing exactly every product down to the circuitboards its amazing.

  • @stevetarrant3898
    @stevetarrant3898 3 года назад +160

    The guy is the true definition of a genius polymath, and humble with it. There would literally be hundreds of specialty fields involved in the rocket making process and he has a handle on all of it. Not to mention they seem to be learning as they go. (Not to mention his knowledge in the electric car business, tunnel boring, etc.)
    I couldn't follow everything they were saying but I couldn't switch off either. Compulsive viewing.

  • @joshbender792
    @joshbender792 Год назад +3

    I was on the fence about Elon, but watching these videos has really made me grow fond of him.

  • @samrichards8251
    @samrichards8251 3 года назад +505

    Can see a sense of urgency for everything Elon wants to achieve in his lifetime. Amazing how much drive he has and what he has already created in this simulation

    • @nathanb011
      @nathanb011 3 года назад +35

      He's well past half his life. He knows his mortality, but he won't let that stop him from achieving his goals.

    • @widescreen8964
      @widescreen8964 3 года назад +3

      Because +3.8C is already locked in with current GHG forcings

    • @mchii6633
      @mchii6633 3 года назад +16

      Elon: "one thing you cannot replace is time"

    • @pixsilvb9638
      @pixsilvb9638 3 года назад +6

      He knows he has a limited amount of years to achieve all what he intends to do. So thats his urgency. Different than Bezos who lives in a cloud and doesn't seem to understand the limitation of available years he have ahead of him and what that means for his utopian dreams of humungus million people floating space stations 🙄.

    • @adriangabris413
      @adriangabris413 3 года назад +2

      "simulation"

  • @WhamBaamTeslacam
    @WhamBaamTeslacam 3 года назад +3806

    I'm deeply impressed by your knowledge and interviewing skills Tim! Even Elon seems impressed 👍feels so natural, like you are best buds 👌

  • @YMoviez
    @YMoviez 3 года назад +136

    Imagine this in a decade. That people are watching this series back about learning to understand rocket science or just how nostalgic it got. Thanks Elon and Tim!

    • @thestudentofficial5483
      @thestudentofficial5483 3 года назад +2

      Definitely gonna archive this for posterity

    • @methira
      @methira 3 года назад +2

      Yeah man one of those few videos

  • @rajans3745
    @rajans3745 2 года назад +2

    None of us would have had ever witnessed a ‘rocket factory’. It’s so awesome and mesmerising to witness big dreams taking shape. We were always told ‘it’s rocket science’ to make other person believe that he or she can not comprehend a subject. Here we’ve Ellon, not only giving access to Starbase but flawless explaining a complex set of systems in simpler & digestible capsules; he brilliantly displayed his true belief in Feynman technique. ‘First build the Rocket and then factory around it’ - No one would ever have done that. Perhaps, people like Elon represent next stage in evolution of Homo Sapiens. Learnt a lot of rocket terminology. Stunning job by Tim, who seems to be well versed with Rocket language. Btw, I adore Marvin, little guy is always around Elon; name an Engine after him.

  • @kartiknaidoo1242
    @kartiknaidoo1242 3 года назад +309

    To anyone that thinks Elon is a pret-en-d-gineer...notice how none of the staff even look at him...it's obvious his presence is not a novelty and that his on the ground doing real work all the time everyday...

    • @funnyberries4017
      @funnyberries4017 3 года назад +50

      hahaha it's because if they look him in the eyes then it's their last day there.
      All joking aside, Elon is the real deal . I highly doubt Bezos or Branson could even explain how a rocket engine works

    • @fascialrufaie
      @fascialrufaie 3 года назад +6

      @@funnyberries4017 I think Bezos is just as smart as Musk. Bezos's intellect is a bit underated.

    • @RealmDesigner
      @RealmDesigner 3 года назад +27

      @@asdqwe4468 It must be sad to be so jealous....

    • @huzygaming7216
      @huzygaming7216 3 года назад +26

      @@asdqwe4468 you don't think he is dumbing down the answers so that us, the audience... understands?

    • @hrissan
      @hrissan 3 года назад +12

      @@asdqwe4468 the problem with “real” engineers is at the system design. They can create amazingly complicated parts, but somehow not design at system level where you can explain 100% of design space to the layman.🙄

  • @Ingens_Scherz
    @Ingens_Scherz 3 года назад +156

    Not sure anyone has this kind of access to this living legend. Amazing.

  • @damonknutson2855
    @damonknutson2855 3 года назад +129

    These interviews are an absolute gift to humanities warehouse of knowledge. Well done Tim. And if I hadn’t been privy to all of your videos the last couple years, I’d be drowned by the shear volume of information. But thankfully, you’ve cheerfully educated all of us for “stage zero” in our journey to Mars.

    • @musicifly
      @musicifly 3 года назад

      You read my mind. Tim had been teaching us for years and I felt at home during this conversation even though rockets were never my area of expertise. This is unreal.

  • @kswis
    @kswis 2 года назад +5

    "If I wasn't optimistic, I wouldn't be doing the crazy stuff I've been doing..."
    Elon Musk, the man who won't die till he's on another planet. Hell of a time to be alive

  • @KieranHolroyd
    @KieranHolroyd 3 года назад +100

    you can see the struggle this man is going through to make this happen, it's honestly inspiring

  • @benjy_3264
    @benjy_3264 3 года назад +102

    I love how Elon is wearing a smashed cybertruck window shirt. Amazing

    • @thestudentofficial5483
      @thestudentofficial5483 3 года назад +6

      Ultimate boss moment there. Embracing the failure to do better

    • @andrasbiro3007
      @andrasbiro3007 3 года назад

      @Steve Acho
      Well, that failure got so much free marketing for then Cybertruck that many people think he did it on purpose.

  • @steveharris4296
    @steveharris4296 3 года назад +36

    Tim, congratulations on the interview. Elon obviously trusts and respects you, in fact he said he may use your hot gas suggestion for Starship first stage thrusters! Elon, you are special. Please stay healthy and don’t burn out. We all appreciate you so much!

  • @Sqtch406
    @Sqtch406 2 года назад +2

    Tim, you did a great job asking questions and letting Elon work through his process. Your questions even prompted some ideas/changes. The mark of a good interviewer.

  • @rainerbuechse6923
    @rainerbuechse6923 3 года назад +44

    Most knowledgeable, non-bullshitting, down-to-earth CEO of any company on the planet! Ever!

    • @TheGrigerz
      @TheGrigerz 3 года назад

      He's basically up-to-mars CEO

  • @janves
    @janves 3 года назад +155

    "It is relatively easy to go to space, but it's very hard to go to orbit" 42:45 That's a big flex on Bezos and Branson 😂

    • @SteveKasian
      @SteveKasian 3 года назад +24

      And a very fundamental truth that anyone who knows anything at all about rocketry knows.

    • @adriantheo7654
      @adriantheo7654 3 года назад +4

      Lol

    • @marvindebot3264
      @marvindebot3264 3 года назад +22

      He's correct, however.
      Elon and Sir Richard get on well, it's Bezos he doesn't like but then again neither do I.

    • @dsdy1205
      @dsdy1205 3 года назад +2

      He's been saying this well before Branson and Bezos flew, I don't think it's an intentional flex

    • @janves
      @janves 3 года назад

      @@SteveKasian I agree

  • @bpitotbrett5839
    @bpitotbrett5839 3 года назад +71

    Comment to Tim: the first video I watched of yours was you explaining the different rocket engines and fuel, full flow etc. I was certain you were an engineer of some sort. Imagine my surprise when I found that you were a professional photographer who had latched on to a space suit and self educated on rocketry, aero dynamics, sea level vs vacuum engines. Impressive. This conversation with Elon was at times was hard to follow. You did an awesome job of keeping conversation in context and bringing up fine points that indicate how much you know about previous iterations and processes. This s not your first interaction with Elon. I’m happy he values the Everyday Astronaut. You both are so down to earth! Great job.

  • @brettwilson359
    @brettwilson359 3 года назад +3

    All levity aside, it's really cool Elon does HOUR LONG tours like this for a guy with a YT channel. I mean, this isn't ABC, CBS or NBC, this is a guy with a YT channel and Elon gave an hour plus long tour that isn't going to be seen on network TV or on a channel with 20 or 30 million subs and was very thorough. This host obviously has a lot of knowledge when it comes to rocket propulsion. Evidentially, he's very learned at communicating with a supergenius as well.

    • @epincion
      @epincion 3 года назад +1

      Why would you go with a mainline network when the interviewers on those are vain airheads?

  • @Urgelt
    @Urgelt 3 года назад +165

    Elon is giving us the best show on Earth, bar none. (Opinion; others can hold different ones, of course.)
    The sheer scale of ambition on display at SpaceX is astonishing.

    • @gopr3117
      @gopr3117 3 года назад +3

      Refreshingly astonishing

    • @12many4you
      @12many4you 3 года назад +7

      I sometimes feel like humans don't try anymore.
      Old railway stations or waterworks had such incredible effort and detail in it.
      Seeing this changes my mind.
      Some do still thrive for a greater mankind. Its just not something i can go up to and admire yet

    • @pietskiet8763
      @pietskiet8763 3 года назад +1

      I think taking on Big Oil and surviving.... Means someone in deep state realised his brilliance....

    • @user-zc2mg9jk6e
      @user-zc2mg9jk6e 3 года назад +1

      @@12many4you Elon would say "Try Harder".

  • @FallLineJP
    @FallLineJP 3 года назад +236

    “It’s better to move the mass to the ground side” - that’s an important insight and why he calls the GSE “Stage zero”. Booster legs, starship fueling, etc Cool!

    • @UNSCPILOT
      @UNSCPILOT 3 года назад +11

      Deffinitly goes to show how invaluable the OLM is to the whole rocket, it's not just a stand, it's an essential part of the rocket itself, it just happens to stay ground side

    • @FallLineJP
      @FallLineJP 3 года назад

      @@UNSCPILOT Yep! And mass on the ground is essentially free in terms of vehicle performance.

  • @sjbaker85
    @sjbaker85 3 года назад +149

    I wish more people understood how important Elon is to our society. He's literally changing the world and how we'll travel to space in the next 100 years.

    • @mikesunderland9145
      @mikesunderland9145 3 года назад +6

      In addition to how we travel here on roads and tunnels.

    • @FST2375
      @FST2375 3 года назад

      People are important, the ones who work for that challenge, individuals are not as important as human will

    • @sjbaker85
      @sjbaker85 3 года назад +6

      @@FST2375 while I can appreciate your sentiment, I’d argue icons from ages ago, Lincoln, Einstein, RGB, etc have driven that will to accomplish great things. I will agree that a single person is not important, however, it’s what that one person can drive other people to accomplish is what makes them important. Great discussion. 👍🏻👏🏻👊🏻🙏🏻

    • @starstuffs39
      @starstuffs39 3 года назад +4

      @@sjbaker85 yep totally agree, that's why Alexander the Great said that "I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion".

    • @piotrd.4850
      @piotrd.4850 3 года назад +1

      More on more people starting to understand, but this not the way Elon's whoreshippers wish it!

  • @davidpretiz4439
    @davidpretiz4439 2 года назад +2

    Love the improvisation and "casual" just another day on the job attitude of this set of videos.

  • @williamhudson8493
    @williamhudson8493 3 года назад +296

    “Take everything I say with a grain of salt because often I’m wrong” He’s incredibly grounded for the amount of pressure he incurs daily

    • @kicka55
      @kicka55 3 года назад +8

      Very good thing to say because there are just too many people out there who treat Elon like the messiahs and everything he says is law. Just try to disagree with something Elon said on Reddit and get downvoted to oblivion.

    • @mayaozen487
      @mayaozen487 3 года назад +2

      - I agree. I would expect a man of his stature would be full of himself, but not Elon. He's so modest and humble.

    • @JohnnymoeBelsome
      @JohnnymoeBelsome 3 года назад

      Don’t take this the wrong way because I love Elon. If you watch time stamp 5:30 and the way he Elon moves. I never seen this before, does anyone know what causes this?

    • @kicka55
      @kicka55 3 года назад +1

      @@JohnnymoeBelsome He has back problems. Sometimes you do strange movements like that to cause some relief. Sports help to prevent that. Running alone ist enough to work all your back stabilizing muscles. Sitting a lot makes those muscles wither away to cause all kinds of pain.

    • @Frankosclone
      @Frankosclone 3 года назад

      Dood what the heck i read this comment then and happen to be on that exact part 😂😂

  • @MADMAX7330
    @MADMAX7330 3 года назад +227

    It saddens me to see Elon fighting his back pain while still putting on a stoic front. I hope he takes care of himself, we need him! 😔

    • @tarmon768
      @tarmon768 3 года назад +26

      I am basically spamming this at this point, but it's because I hope the info somehow gets to him.
      Persons with Asperger's often develop too quickly through crawling phase and learn alternative coordination.This leads to imbalance between Tonic and Phasic muscle groups. He needs a Doctor of Physical Therapy who is aware of this.

    • @nsh1980
      @nsh1980 3 года назад +12

      He looks uncomfortable walking around, hope he finds a way to improve it

    • @boostav
      @boostav 3 года назад +1

      @@tarmon768 The back pain is due to him getting hurt sumo wrestling as a joke.

    • @af241
      @af241 3 года назад +3

      @@boostav or back pain from carrying humanity to Mars :)

    • @Hannodb1961
      @Hannodb1961 3 года назад +1

      Is it just normal Elon Musk talk, or could I detect his sleep deprivation in the way he talks as well?

  • @ericcameron9928
    @ericcameron9928 3 года назад +63

    He’s a genius and this is an amazing real time historical documentary. I love how his dog follows him and all the employees barely notice his presence.

    • @marvindebot3264
      @marvindebot3264 3 года назад

      I think I saw only one guy even register his presence as anything but a body to look out for and he looked like a contractor, probably the guy who owns the field service truck in the carpark.

    • @hectorquezada1331
      @hectorquezada1331 3 года назад +2

      He's the true definition of a real boss leader

  • @pieteb_nl
    @pieteb_nl 2 года назад +9

    Man so impressive to see the sheer size of the operation and all parts involved. Hard to imagine all this is going to get launched into the sky.

  • @VEE3RDEYE
    @VEE3RDEYE 3 года назад +530

    The fact you two have become friends is blowing my mind

    • @yoloswag6242
      @yoloswag6242 3 года назад +16

      Elon and Kanye is another ultimate friendship that was unexpected!

    • @dustinhenderson5065
      @dustinhenderson5065 3 года назад +2

      The fact you stopped being my friend hurts Jason!

    • @ksiyaskid
      @ksiyaskid 3 года назад +8

      @@yoloswag6242 I could see that one. They are both mega rich and mega weird.

    • @mock15halo
      @mock15halo 3 года назад +12

      I'd love to see Scott Manley tour it as well

    • @mock15halo
      @mock15halo 3 года назад +4

      @@yoloswag6242 I'm betting Kanye helps provide contacts for Grimes

  • @MrScott_e
    @MrScott_e 3 года назад +62

    I think it speaks well of Elon for making himself available to share and explain what Spacex is doing. So often people of his caliber would not care to be so up close and personal with the general public. Elon has raised the bar is so many ways and I have utmost respect for him.

    • @elineblind348
      @elineblind348 3 года назад +1

      Right, imagine asking Jeff Bezos for a walk through of a smash Amazon facility... even if you could get him to agree somehow, I bet he'd be clueless inside the facility.

  • @Pippinpaddleopsicopolous
    @Pippinpaddleopsicopolous 3 года назад +130

    It's so intriguing to watch Elon think in silence. The way his eyes dart around really demonstrates just how deeply he is navigating his own mind.

    • @MkSms
      @MkSms 3 года назад +6

      I love His "freaking awesome eyeball movement" 😍

    • @yevgeny79
      @yevgeny79 3 года назад +1

      Makes me wonder what he was like in school. Guaranteed he was the "weird" kid. If you are a parent of someone like this, encourage it! They may go on to change the world some day.

  • @POOFAYMANN
    @POOFAYMANN Год назад +6

    It's like listening to people have a conversation in Japanese. I have no idea what they're talking about but it sounds pretty neat