But it was Thiel’s thoughts on his friend Elon Musk that were arguably the most illuminating for those of us interested in the current collision of politics, business, and tech—especially since Thiel suggested Musk doesn’t actually believe in a lot of what he’s saying.

After much fanfare and a long list of Elon Musk's typical promises, Tesla's (TSLA) Robotaxi finally launched in Austin, Texas, on June 22. Musk is, predictably, glowing over the feedback, sharing a thread on X via the official Tesla account of all the user-posted experiences after taking a ride in the autonomous vehicles.

Elon Musk, the enigmatic entrepreneur behind companies like Tesla and SpaceX, is known for his relentless focus and productivity. One of his secrets to maintaining this level of concentration is a daily money habit that keeps him on track,