The Elon game: Musk’s vision of the future

After Elon Musk’s first extended interview since SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO, The Economist editor-in-chief reflects on what he told her: that AIs will be in charge in ten years, his dark view of Europe and the inevitably of civil war in Britain. At what age is a child responsible for their crimes? And remembering Mona Khalil, Lebanese protector of turtles. 

Watch extended clips from Elon Musk on “Insider” here

Guests and host:

• Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist
• Maighna Nanu, editor of foreign newsletters 
• Ann Wroe, obituaries editor
• Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered: 

• Elon Musk, AI, killer robots, far right, The Insider
• child criminals, criminal responsibility, gangs
• Mona Khalil, Lebanon, turtles, conservation

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