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Elon Musk, Tesla, SpaceX and the search for an imaginary future

Author: Ashlee Vance

The veteran journalist on science and technology topics, Ashlee Vance, unfolds the life and work of a genius in its entirety, from his tumultuous childhood in South Africa and his escape to the United...

The veteran journalist on science and technology topics, Ashlee Vance, unfolds the life and work of a genius in its entirety, from his tumultuous childhood in South Africa and his escape to the United States to his tremendous technological innovations and entrepreneurial pursuits.

This book reveals the vision of Elon Musk, a remarkable individual who has...

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  • Release Date 12/2018
  • Number of pages Number of pages 384
  • Language Greek
  • Cover Cover Soft
  • Year of publication Year of publication 2018
  • Publisher Publisher PSychogios
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The veteran journalist on science and technology topics, Ashlee Vance, unfolds the life and work of a genius in its entirety, from his tumultuous childhood in South Africa and his escape to the United States to his tremendous technological innovations and entrepreneurial pursuits.

This book reveals the vision of Elon Musk, a remarkable individual who has redefined the global industry and sparked new levels of invention – from SpaceX and Tesla to SolarCity – overcoming various challenges and creating many enemies along the way.

A biography that inspires the reader and ignites enthusiasm for the future that lies ahead.

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Our conversation started with a discussion about executives involved in public relations. Musk is known for how quickly he changes press officers, and at that time Tesla was looking for a new head of public relations. "Who is the best public relations officer in the world?" he asked in his characteristic way. Then we talked about some mutual acquaintances, Howard Hughes, and Tesla's factory. When the waiter came to take our order, Musk asked him to suggest some options that would fit his low-carbohydrate diet. He ultimately chose bites of fried lobster marinated in squid ink. The negotiation hadn't started yet, but Musk was already feeding me information. He confided in me his greatest fear, which keeps him awake at night: the possibility that Larry Page, co-founder and CEO of Google, has started building an army of robots equipped with artificial intelligence capable of destroying humanity. "Honestly, I worry about that," Musk said. Moreover, Musk found no comfort in the fact that he was very close friends with Page, nor in the fact that he considered Page to be a well-meaning person and not some evil scientist. In fact, in a way, that was exactly the problem. Page's good character made him believe that machines would remain forever subservient to our will.

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Author
Ashlee Vance
Publisher
PSychogios
Original Title
ELON MUSK
Language
Greek
Subtitle
Tesla, SpaceX and the search for an imaginary future
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
384
Release Date
12/2018
Type
Biography
Attribute
Entrepreneurs
Publication Date
2018
Dimensions
17x24 cm
ISBN-13
9786180127010

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  • Steve_Bal
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    Interesting book, I would say Musk is very clever and cunning. It's interesting to show you that if you have determination, you can achieve many things. What has always seemed a bit silly to me is the fact that they try to present all of them as self-made from scratch.
    No guys, starting from scratch means starting from zero, not from having 20 million saved from your father and starting a business, etc., and ending up where it ended up. Musk's great talent is that he has the ability to find the right people to turn his ideas into action.

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  • Stefanos_S
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    Very well-written book, it keeps you and makes you eager to read it again and above all it gives you inspiration and motivation!

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  • Elenh_Rountou
    5
    12 out of 14 members found this review helpful
    Elenh_Rountou

    Elon's life is remarkable and this book will captivate you from the very first pages! Through this book, you will learn a lot about his life and the hardships he went through to reach the top. If you are interested in the top companies like Tesla and SpaceX, this is the right book for you. (It also includes pages with photographs) It is well-written and, most importantly, it doesn't bore the reader. I believe that Elon Musk will change your life and you will appreciate him even more. It's worth reading!

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  • Konstantinos_Diamantis
    5
    8 out of 10 members found this review helpful
    Konstantinos_Diamantis

    Amazing book, it captivates you from the first page.
    Elon has a crazy personality and it comes through in this book.
    The purchase is definitely worth it!

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  • Giorgos_Paschalis
    5
    6 out of 7 members found this review helpful
    Giorgos_Paschalis

    As remarkable as Elon is, so is the book in his honor. It truly deserves every minute I dedicated to enjoying this book, as it is capable of expanding your intellectual horizons. This is due to the fact that it is filled with Elon's positive energy.

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  • 5
    Kostas_Vasilakis1523

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    One of the best books of the last decade at least.

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  • 4
    2 out of 4 members found this review helpful
    Angelos1981

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    Very good for Ilon's fans. The crazy one will eventually take us to Mars...

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  • 5
    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful
    InsaneBeast_TTV

    Anyone can easily understand why it has become a best-seller.

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  • 5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful
    papaparaskevas

    One of the best I have read.

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  • 5
    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful
    CrsPlat

    Very good with many details, worth it..!

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  • 5
    8 out of 9 members found this review helpful
    arabian

    Amazing book, worth 100%.

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  • 4
    THanasis_Papadimos

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    SteaM10

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    Glappas10

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    • I liked the writing style in some parts
    • It was not interesting
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  • Steve_Bal
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    Steve_Bal

    Interesting book, I would say Musk is very clever and cunning. It's interesting to show you that if you have determination, you can achieve many things. What has always seemed a bit silly to me is the fact that they try to present all of them as self-made from scratch.
    No guys, starting from scratch means starting from zero, not from having 20 million saved from your father and starting a business, etc., and ending up where it ended up. Musk's great talent is that he has the ability to find the right people to turn his ideas into action.

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
  • Stefanos_S
    5
    Stefanos_S

    Very well-written book, it keeps you and makes you eager to read it again and above all it gives you inspiration and motivation!

    Translated from Greek ·
    3
  • Elenh_Rountou
    5
    Elenh_Rountou

    Elon's life is remarkable and this book will captivate you from the very first pages! Through this book, you will learn a lot about his life and the hardships he went through to reach the top. If you are interested in the top companies like Tesla and SpaceX, this is the right book for you. (It also includes pages with photographs) It is well-written and, most importantly, it doesn't bore the reader. I believe that Elon Musk will change your life and you will appreciate him even more. It's worth reading!

    Translated from Greek ·
    12
  • Konstantinos_Diamantis
    5
    Konstantinos_Diamantis

    Amazing book, it captivates you from the first page.
    Elon has a crazy personality and it comes through in this book.
    The purchase is definitely worth it!

    Translated from Greek ·
    8
  • Giorgos_Paschalis
    5
    Giorgos_Paschalis

    As remarkable as Elon is, so is the book in his honor. It truly deserves every minute I dedicated to enjoying this book, as it is capable of expanding your intellectual horizons. This is due to the fact that it is filled with Elon's positive energy.

    Translated from Greek ·
    6
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The veteran journalist on science and technology topics, Ashlee Vance, unfolds the life and work of a genius in its entirety, from his tumultuous childhood in South Africa and his escape to the United States to his tremendous technological innovations and entrepreneurial pursuits.

This book reveals the vision of Elon Musk, a remarkable individual who has redefined the global industry and sparked new levels of invention – from SpaceX and Tesla to SolarCity – overcoming various challenges and creating many enemies along the way.

A biography that inspires the reader and ignites enthusiasm for the future that lies ahead.

Read an excerpt

Our conversation started with a discussion about executives involved in public relations. Musk is known for how quickly he changes press officers, and at that time Tesla was looking for a new head of public relations. "Who is the best public relations officer in the world?" he asked in his characteristic way. Then we talked about some mutual acquaintances, Howard Hughes, and Tesla's factory. When the waiter came to take our order, Musk asked him to suggest some options that would fit his low-carbohydrate diet. He ultimately chose bites of fried lobster marinated in squid ink. The negotiation hadn't started yet, but Musk was already feeding me information. He confided in me his greatest fear, which keeps him awake at night: the possibility that Larry Page, co-founder and CEO of Google, has started building an army of robots equipped with artificial intelligence capable of destroying humanity. "Honestly, I worry about that," Musk said. Moreover, Musk found no comfort in the fact that he was very close friends with Page, nor in the fact that he considered Page to be a well-meaning person and not some evil scientist. In fact, in a way, that was exactly the problem. Page's good character made him believe that machines would remain forever subservient to our will.

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Book Excerpt

Author
Ashlee Vance
Publisher
PSychogios
Original Title
ELON MUSK
Language
Greek
Subtitle
Tesla, SpaceX and the search for an imaginary future
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
384
Release Date
12/2018
Type
Biography
Attribute
Entrepreneurs
Publication Date
2018
Dimensions
17x24 cm
ISBN-13
9786180127010

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (16)

4.6
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  • Paper quality
  • Was it easy to read?
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  • Maybe
  • Steve_Bal
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    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful
    Steve_Bal

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    Interesting book, I would say Musk is very clever and cunning. It's interesting to show you that if you have determination, you can achieve many things. What has always seemed a bit silly to me is the fact that they try to present all of them as self-made from scratch.
    No guys, starting from scratch means starting from zero, not from having 20 million saved from your father and starting a business, etc., and ending up where it ended up. Musk's great talent is that he has the ability to find the right people to turn his ideas into action.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Stefanos_S
    5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful
    Stefanos_S

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    Very well-written book, it keeps you and makes you eager to read it again and above all it gives you inspiration and motivation!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Elenh_Rountou
    5
    12 out of 14 members found this review helpful
    Elenh_Rountou

    Elon's life is remarkable and this book will captivate you from the very first pages! Through this book, you will learn a lot about his life and the hardships he went through to reach the top. If you are interested in the top companies like Tesla and SpaceX, this is the right book for you. (It also includes pages with photographs) It is well-written and, most importantly, it doesn't bore the reader. I believe that Elon Musk will change your life and you will appreciate him even more. It's worth reading!

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Konstantinos_Diamantis
    5
    8 out of 10 members found this review helpful
    Konstantinos_Diamantis

    Amazing book, it captivates you from the first page.
    Elon has a crazy personality and it comes through in this book.
    The purchase is definitely worth it!

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Giorgos_Paschalis
    5
    6 out of 7 members found this review helpful
    Giorgos_Paschalis

    As remarkable as Elon is, so is the book in his honor. It truly deserves every minute I dedicated to enjoying this book, as it is capable of expanding your intellectual horizons. This is due to the fact that it is filled with Elon's positive energy.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 5
    Kostas_Vasilakis1523

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    One of the best books of the last decade at least.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • Maybe
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 4
    2 out of 4 members found this review helpful
    Angelos1981

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    Very good for Ilon's fans. The crazy one will eventually take us to Mars...

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 5
    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful
    InsaneBeast_TTV

    Anyone can easily understand why it has become a best-seller.

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • 5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful
    papaparaskevas

    One of the best I have read.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 5
    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful
    CrsPlat

    Very good with many details, worth it..!

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • 5
    8 out of 9 members found this review helpful
    arabian

    Amazing book, worth 100%.

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • 4
    THanasis_Papadimos

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    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • I liked the writing style
    • Was it relatively interesting?
    • Maybe
  • 3
    Κωνσταντίνoς

    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • I liked the writing style
    • Was it relatively interesting?
    • Maybe
  • 4
    SteaM10

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  • 4
    Glappas10

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    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • I liked the writing style in some parts
    • It was not interesting
    • I would not recommend it for reading
  • 5
    Dionysis_K1
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    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Steve_Bal
    4
    Steve_Bal

    Interesting book, I would say Musk is very clever and cunning. It's interesting to show you that if you have determination, you can achieve many things. What has always seemed a bit silly to me is the fact that they try to present all of them as self-made from scratch.
    No guys, starting from scratch means starting from zero, not from having 20 million saved from your father and starting a business, etc., and ending up where it ended up. Musk's great talent is that he has the ability to find the right people to turn his ideas into action.

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
  • Stefanos_S
    5
    Stefanos_S

    Very well-written book, it keeps you and makes you eager to read it again and above all it gives you inspiration and motivation!

    Translated from Greek ·
    3
  • Elenh_Rountou
    5
    Elenh_Rountou

    Elon's life is remarkable and this book will captivate you from the very first pages! Through this book, you will learn a lot about his life and the hardships he went through to reach the top. If you are interested in the top companies like Tesla and SpaceX, this is the right book for you. (It also includes pages with photographs) It is well-written and, most importantly, it doesn't bore the reader. I believe that Elon Musk will change your life and you will appreciate him even more. It's worth reading!

    Translated from Greek ·
    12
  • Konstantinos_Diamantis
    5
    Konstantinos_Diamantis

    Amazing book, it captivates you from the first page.
    Elon has a crazy personality and it comes through in this book.
    The purchase is definitely worth it!

    Translated from Greek ·
    8
  • Giorgos_Paschalis
    5
    Giorgos_Paschalis

    As remarkable as Elon is, so is the book in his honor. It truly deserves every minute I dedicated to enjoying this book, as it is capable of expanding your intellectual horizons. This is due to the fact that it is filled with Elon's positive energy.

    Translated from Greek ·
    6
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