From aliens to college education, these are the five off-beat topics Elon Musk spoke at WGS 2023 in Dubai

Dubai: Elon Musk spoke at length about bringing in AI regulations and his plans for the new Twitter CEO which grabbed the attention of the media. But apart from that, Musk also spoke about aliens, 80 hour work week and why college is a waste of time.

Top 5 things Elon Musk spoke at World Government Summit

Supervise children's use of social media

Musk advised parents to supervise their children's use of social media and be aware of the algorithms that could program them. He suggested that parents should take note of what their children are watching and intervene if they disagree with the content.

The famous 80-hour work week

The 51-year-old billionaire shared his work ethic and noted that he sleeps six hours a night and works seven days a week. He admitted that his schedule was excessive and that he would like to work less if possible.

Critical thinking and education system

Musk questioned the current education system, stating that some classes, like advanced mathematics, are not useful for most people. He suggested that instead of teaching subjects that are unlikely to be useful in real life, critical thinking should be taught to children at a young age to help them distinguish truth from falsehood.

Concern about single world government

The Chief Twit expressed concern about too much cooperation between governments, stating that it could lead to a civilizational risk. He clarified that he was not advocating for war, but that too much unity could cause the whole system to collapse.

Aliens and the Fermi paradox

Finally, Musk spoke about his fascination with aliens and the Fermi paradox. He stated that the absence of aliens could indicate that civilization and consciousness are fragile, like a tiny candle in a vast darkness that could easily be blown out.