Elon Musk is an avid reader; he has often shared the importance of reading novels and how books have empowered and taught him the most significant life lessons. We have listed some of his books that you can also read for motivation and inspiration.
"This approach should be taken to heart by all, as it really is the smart move." - Elon Musk
Screw Business As Usual
Screw Business As Usual
"Worth reading. We need to be super careful with AI. Potentially more dangerous than nukes." - Elon Musk
Superintelligence
Superintelligence
Written by three experts in the field, this book is the only comprehensive book on the subject. - Elon Musk
Deep Learning
Deep Learning
All characters – even those based on real people – are entirely fictional..." - Elon Musk
Acts of Love
Acts of Love
"Most people don't realize that the origin of the word 'meme' is " The Selfish Gene." - Elon Musk
The Selfish Gene
The Selfish Gene
A counterpoint to communism and useful as such, but should be tempered with kindness." - Elon Musk
Atlas Shrugged
Atlas Shrugged
A compelling guide to the challenges and choices in our quest for a great future of life, intelligence and consciousness—on Earth and beyond." - Elon Musk
Life 3.0
Life 3.0
"There should be a chapter saying 'if you have a decisive technology advantage, you can actually win with minimal casualties.'" - Elon Musk
On War
On War
Peter Thiel has built multiple breakthrough companies, and [this book] shows how." - Elon Musk
Zero to One
Zero to One
Have recently come to appreciate the awesome, absurdist humor of [this book]." - Elon Musk
Waiting for Godot
Waiting for Godot
"Worth reading [this book]. Same who tried to deny smoking deaths are denying climate change." - Elon Musk