
In a series of bold proclamations, Elon Musk has predicted the end of the traditional economic era, claiming that advances in artificial intelligence and robotics will soon make work a 'choice' and render money obsolete.
The Tesla CEO envisioned a world of 'universal high income' where humanoid robots like Optimus perform nearly all manual and cognitive labour. However, Musk's vision has met significant resistance from economists and financial experts, particularly his controversial advice to stop 'squirrelling away money' for retirement.