10 Books Recommended By Elon Musk That Changed The Billionaire's Life

Elon Musk is a name that needs no introduction. The world¡¯s richest man (as per Bloomberg billionaire index) has an eye watering net worth of more than $200 billion at present. From having a childhood dream of becoming the world¡¯s richest person alive, to actually making it happen, the billionaire¡¯s life is a testament of how your never give up attitude is what takes you closer towards your life¡¯s goals.

And just like other billionaires like Warren Buffett and Bill Gates, Elon Musk too is an avid reader of books, and has himself often shared a list of many books which have helped shape his life.

10 Books Recommended By Elon Musk That Changed His Life

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1. Foundation Series by Isaac Asimov

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American biochemist and author Isaac Asimov is well-known for his science fiction books, The Foundation Series. It narrates the tale of how mathematician Hari Seldon developed a method for making mathematical predictions about the galaxy's future. The show examines the value of science and how societies evolve over very long epochs.

2. The Lord of the Rings by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien

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In the fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings, Frodo, a hobbit, sets out to destroy a wicked ring in order to free his world from a dark lord. He gets assistance from some friends in an exciting adventure. It's a story of bravery and the conflict between good and evil.

"The heroes of the books I read, The Lord of the Rings and the Foundation series, always felt a duty to save the world," Musk said in an interview with the New Yorker.

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3. The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress by Robert Heinlein

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The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, written by American science fiction author Robert Heinlein, is another book in Musk's collection. The story takes place on the moon and centers on the struggle of a lunar colony to become independent of Earth.

In an interview at MIT's Aero/Astro Centennial, Elon Musk praised The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress as one of Heinlein's best works, according to TOI.

4. Structures: Or Why Things Don¡¯t Fall by J.E. Gordon

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This book, written by one of the pioneers of materials science and biomechanics, J.E. Gordon, explores the science and engineering underlying the stability of structures through a variety of common objects and real-world examples.

"It is good if you want a primer on structural design," Musk said in an interview with KCRW, a radio station in America.

5. Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson

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Walter Isaacson's Benjamin Franklin: An American Life is a biography of the writer, scientist, inventor, and founding father of the United States. The book chronicles his early years as an apprentice in a printing shop under his brother, as well as his accomplishments as a scientist and inventor.

According to Business Insider, Musk spoke highly of Franklin in an interview with Kevin Rose. "He (Benjamin Franklin) was an entrepreneur. He started from nothing. He was just a runaway kid. Franklin's pretty awesome," Musk said.

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6. Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson

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Einstein: His Life and Universe by American historian and journalist Walter Isaacson is a biography narrating the life of one of the greatest scientists in history, Albert Einstein. It covers the entirety of Einstein's life, from his formative years to his revolutionary physics discoveries.

7. Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel

Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel/amazon

Zero to One is a book by American author and entrepreneur Peter Thiel about starting new businesses and developing profitable ventures. Thiel's book provides information on competition, innovation, and business development strategies.

"Peter Thiel has built multiple breakthrough companies, and Zero to One shows how," Musk once said, according to Amazon.com.

8. Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies by Nick Bostrom

The possible effects of building machines or artificial intelligence that can outsmart humans are examined in this book. Swedish philosopher Nick Bostrom, the author, also talks about ways to make sure it helps humanity rather than hurting it.

Worth reading Superintelligence by Bostrom. We need to be super careful with AI. Potentially more dangerous than nukes.

¡ª Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 3, 2014

9. Ignition!: An Informal History of Liquid Rocket Propellants by John D. Clark

This one, written by science fiction author and scientist John D. Clark, describes how rocket propellants are developed so that humans can travel into space. It explores the history and science of how engineers and scientists produced the explosive fuels required for rockets.

"There is a good book on rocket stuff called Ignition! by John Clark that¡¯s a fun one,¡± Musk said in one of his interviews, according to TOI.

10. Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark

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Musk also suggests the Swedish-American physicist Max Tegmark's New York Times best-seller Life 3.0 as another book on artificial intelligence. The author investigates the potential societal ramifications of artificial intelligence, which could result in the emergence of a new kind of life known as Life 3.0.

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