August 27, 2011 - Despite the fact that Elon.Muskis a highly controversial figure, but he is essentially an optimist. If he wasn't, he wouldn't have founded Tesla and SpaceX, or pushed forward with projects like Neuralink or xAI.
Musk's optimism was on full display recently on social media platform X, when he shared what is likely his most optimistic prediction yet.
Musk recently responded to a post by David Scott Patterson. Patterson estimates that all jobs will be easily replaced by AI and robots by 2030. In his post, he mentioned that if robots are sold at the same rate as cars, the production of robots could reach 320 million units per year.
Musk responded that, ultimately, smartHumanoid RobotThe number of them will far exceed the human population. In addition, there will also be a large number of robots in every industry providing products and services to humans.
Musk is already taking steps to realize such a future. Tesla's humanoid robot Optimus is expected to receive its first "legions" this year. At an all-hands meeting earlier this year, Musk also hinted to Tesla employees that the company will try to produce about 50,000 Optimus robots next year.
Musk has expressed similar notions in the past, so some X users asked the CEO how humans will make ends meet when robots replace laborers. To this, Musk responded by saying that Universal High Income (UHI) will be implemented to provide people with the best healthcare, food, transportation, and more.
"There will be high incomes for all (not just a basic income). Everyone will have access to the best health care, food, housing, transportation, and all other benefits. Sustainable abundance is achieved." Musk wrote in his post.
1AI notes that Musk's comments on sustainable abundance seem to be a common theme in his recent optimistic statements. For example, during Tesla's Q2 earnings call, Musk hinted that his Master Plan Part IV would describe a path to sustainable abundance in the age of Autopilot.