Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has a passion for history and recently shared his favorite podcasts and audiobooks during a livestream. Musk loves any kind of narrative that tells a story about reality or someone’s perception of reality.
One of his top recommendations is “The Explorers Podcast,” which focuses on the lives, explorations, and discoveries of history’s greatest explorers. He also enjoys “The Age of Napoleon Podcast,” which centers on the life and career of Napoleon Bonaparte and the general context of Europe between the early eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Musk also highly recommends Dan Carlin’s “Hardcore History” podcast, known for its unique blend of high drama, masterful narration, and Twilight Zone-style twists. In terms of audiobooks, he mentioned enjoying “The Story of Civilization” by Will and Ariel Durant and the Penguin edition of “The Iliad.”
Throughout the years, Musk has recommended several other books as well, including sci-fi novels and books on artificial intelligence. His love for history and learning is evident in the diverse selection of podcasts and audiobooks he enjoys.
