There are definitely worse things to be involved in than space travel. It is a hell of a lot more important than humans have been treating it.
Yeah, Musk is what I would call crazy in a good way. I wonder where he gets the energy from to handle all his companies.
I mean building rockets is now a common hobby among silicon valley billionaires, but that's not enough for Elon. He Also needs a car company, a solar company, a boring company, Hyperloop, Whatever Neural Lance does and more.
Elon Musk.
Not just because of what he does, but why he does it.
Most players at that level are in it for some insatiable desire for power. I don't think Elon is. I think Elon made his fortune with Paypal and has been doing what he enjoys since.
I believe he pursues space travel because he is a geek in love with the stars, not for fame or fortune.
To have achieved his position and influence without being corrupted is heroic.
To use that position to elevate mankind as a species is legendary.