Elon Musk is known for being the founder of companies like Space X, Tesla and for the recent purchase of Twitter. Although he is a person with a personality that is considered controversial, there is no denying Musk's intelligence, much of it acquired through reading. So, nothing better than following a list of 7 books that everyone should read according to Elon Musk.
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1. The Complete Series 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien
Considered one of the best-known books of recent times, "The Lord of the Rings" is a trilogy filled with themes such as fraternity, spirituality and war. With so many qualities, it is Elon Musk's favorite book.
2. 'Foundation' series by Isaac Asimov
Written by biochemist Isaac Asimov, the “Foundation” series talks about a distant future and how a foundation changes the destiny of the inhabitants of a locality about to collapse. For Elon Musk, the series was essential for the creation of Space X.
3. 'Dune' by Frank Herbert
Science fiction published in 1965, the book deals with the control of other planets by different groups or castes, with special powers. However, the struggle for a valuable spice raises discussions about machine learning and its limits. For Musk, it's a brilliant book.
4. 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams
The science fiction series written by Douglas Adams, initially broadcast on radio shows, has been adapted into books, films and television shows. With several characters, such as Arthur Dent, Marvin and Ford Perfect, the story talks about the meaning of life. And Musk likes that.
5. 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green
John Green's success with the teen fiction "The Fault in Our Stars" also caught the attention of Elon Musk, who considers the love story between two young teenagers with cancer romantic and sad.
6. 'The Steel Storm' by Ernst Jünger
Written by the German Ernst Jünger, the book tells the story of the battles experienced by soldiers in the trenches during the First World War. Published in 1920, it is a good book, as well as intense according to Musk.
7. 'Steve Jobs' by Walter Isaacson
Apple CEO Steve Jobs made history at the head of Apple, considered one of the most valued brands in the world. And Walter Isaacson manages to capture the productive, intelligent and fascinating essence of Jobs in this biography, which is a good book, according to Musk.
