During an interview at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Elon Musk shared his views on the longevity industry. Musk revealed that he has not made any investments in the field, stating that he believes it is important for humans to die at some point. He spoke with Mark Read, CEO of advertising giant WPP, and emphasized that if people live too long, it could result in an ossification of society and hinder the natural changing of leadership.
Furthermore, Musk suggested that living for an extended period could stifle the generation of new ideas since people may be less inclined to change their ways. In a light-hearted manner, he questioned how long some of the worst individuals in the world should live, making a humorous remark. This isn’t the first time Musk has shared such views; previously, he stated that death is important and that no one should try to live for an excessively long time.
While other Silicon Valley figures like Jeff Bezos, Peter Thiel, and OpenAI’s Sam Altman have shown interest in longevity by investing in companies aiming to reverse aging at the cellular level, Musk has reservations. He expressed concerns about an aging population’s impact on society and warned that birth rates could continue to decline if they do not increase soon.
Musk’s declaration at the Cannes Lions Festival highlights his unique perspective on the topic of longevity and adds to the ongoing debate on aging and its implications for society. It is clear that Musk is not interested in investing in this field or prolonging human life beyond what is considered natural or healthy.
