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The Elon game: Musk’s vision of the future

Jul 24, 2026 · 27m

Summary

The episode features an extensive interview with Elon Musk on AI’s future and his controversial political views, alongside a report on Sweden’s shift toward criminalizing children. It also honors Mona Khalil, a Lebanese activist who dedicated her life to protecting sea turtles.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Noom and Backmarket Introduction to The Intelligence and episode overview Elon Musk interview: AI future, politics, and contradictions Sponsor: Bill finance platform Debate on lowering the age of criminal responsibility Preview: Sleepless in Havana Mona Khalil: Lebanon's turtle conservationist Credits and closing remarks
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