Elon Musk says video games help 'calm the demons' in his mind
Elon Musk, known for leading Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter), has revealed that playing video games is his primary method of destressing. In a recent podcast episode with Lex Fridman, Musk shared that engaging in video games calms his mind, stating, "Killing the demons in a video game calms the demons in my mind." Musk also said he finds video games enjoyable and appreciates the artwork, storylines, and puzzle-solving aspects. Also Read: What Elon Musk's ‘Age of Abundance’ means for the future of capitalism Musk emphasised the significance of video games in his life, stating, "I’ve played a lot of video games because it’s my primary recreational activity." Musk highlighted the enjoyment of getting into a state of flow while playing challenging video games.
He noted the importance of finding a balance, stating, "If you play a tough video game, you can get into a state of flow which is very enjoyable. Admittedly it needs to be not too easy, not too hard—kind of in the Goldilocks zone. And I guess you generally want to feel like you're progressing in a game.
There's also beautiful art and engaging storylines, and it's like an amazing puzzle to solve. " A favourite of Musk's is "Elden Ring," a war and empire-building game that he described as a "top candidate for the best game ever. Top five for sure." Musk was full of high praise: “Elden Rings feels like it's designed by an alien.
It's so unusual, it's incredibly creative and the art is stunning. I recommend playing it on a big resolution TV, just to.. the art is incredible, so beautiful.
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