Elon Musk reveals reason behind acquiring Twitter as he reunites with Joe Rogan for 'JRE' podcast: 'A recipe for trouble'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur responsible for companies like SpaceX and Tesla, has reentered the world of podcasting.
He recently made a long-awaited return to the 'Joe Rogan Experience,' a renowned and highly popular podcast on Spotify, marking his fourth appearance on the show after a two-year hiatus.
Moreover, during their recent exchange, Musk provided valuable insights into his recent endeavors, notably his widely-publicized acquisition of Twitter.
In typical Joe Rogan fashion, he delivered a special announcement to generate excitement for Musk's appearance on his podcast.
A UFC commentator shared an intriguing image on his Instagram, featuring himself pointing an arrow at the much-discussed Tesla CyberTruck.
As a result, fans were eagerly anticipating this episode, hoping for a more in-depth discussion of Musk's multifaceted ventures.
Elon Musk talks about Twitter acquisition
Rogan and Musk engaged in a comprehensive conversation during episode #2054, delving into Musk's thoughts and sentiments regarding X/Twitter.
This discussion centered on Musk's recent acquisition of the social media platform through his company, X Corp, which also led to his appointment as chairman.
Elon Musk's ambitions to acquire X/Twitter had received Joe Rogan's support, with the belief that the platform would experience less stringent moderation.
Now, with the opportunity to discuss Musk's successful acquisition of X/Twitter, Rogan inquired whether this development had indeed simplified Musk's life. To which Musk said, "Well, it's certainly a recipe for trouble or contention."
This prompted Joe Rogan to inquire about the factors that initially motivated Musk's decision to acquire the app.
In response, Musk stated, "This is going to sound somewhat melodramatic, but I was worried that it was having a corrosive effect on civilization. That it was just having a bad impact."
During their conversation, the duo also explored the influence of Silicon Valley's close proximity to San Francisco, a region that Musk views as a hub of far-left ideology.
They discussed how this geographical factor might have shaped the sociopolitical discourse present in social media applications developed within Silicon Valley.
Did Elon Musk fight Mark Zuckerberg?
Some months ago, when Musk expressed a desire to face off against Zuckerberg in a cage match, speculations arose about the possibility of the two engaging in an MMA bout. However, despite initial enthusiasm from figures like UFC CEO Dana White, who was eager to promote the match, the fight never materialized.
While Zuckerberg, a proficient martial artist, was eager to challenge Musk, the SpaceX CEO remained noncommittal and didn't seriously consider the brawl. In the end, the altercation never took place.