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Inside Elon Musk’s Mind: The ‘Demon Mode’ and More
The Emotional Rollercoaster of a Tech Titan
Elon Musk has been a consistent figure in the news, but a recent biography has shed new light on the world’s wealthiest individual.
After spending three years closely observing Musk, author Walter Isaacson has offered a behind-the-scenes look at the life of the Tesla CEO.
This biography, released on September 12, has unveiled fascinating details about Musk, ranging from revelations about his connections with Ukraine and the arrival of his eleventh child to insights into his unwavering work ethic and emotional fluctuations.
Fluctuating Emotions and the Enigmatic “Demon Mode”
The book delves into the wide-ranging shifts in Musk’s emotions.
Grimes, Musk’s partner, describes how he possesses multiple distinct personalities that he transitions between rapidly.
Isaacson notes that during his time with Musk, he witnessed the billionaire’s emotional volatility, observing transitions from light-hearted to intense, goofy to detached, and emotional.
