I don’t hate him. Don’t worship him either. I kinda like him and his grand plans.
Space X is terrific. Tesla is a sideshow.
Re Tesla: I think “sideshow” undermines some fantastic design and implementation.
I personally don’t want anything to do with electric at this point in the tech. Batteries need an unprecedented breakthrough. Plus I can’t pull my boat with an electric “truck.”
That said, the first time I got in a Tesla was a revelation in terms of design. I looked around and said aloud “all car dashes will look like this in 10 years.” I have started to notice in commercials that it is happening.
I think, barring a technology breakthrough, Musk will end up being seen like Tucker. If Tesla is lucky they merge with a traditional car company.