He doesn't! He's a smart guy, for sure, he has some pretty interesting ideas - but as for the interview, it was done just because he's famous. He's stating his opinions. If you treat them as anything more, then it's not exactly his fault.
I think people overestimate the value of interviews. It's just individuals talking, not a compressed textbook!
Can you list a few? I think only Hyperloop was a truly new idea. And I don't think it is going anywhere. It now feels like something that he did to capture the attention of the geek world.
I think people overestimate the value of interviews. It's just individuals talking, not a compressed textbook!