Chapter
The Idea of a Perfect and Cost-Effective Product
19:24 - 35:15 (15:50)
Elon Musk and Jim Keller discuss the concept of creating a theoretical perfect product and how to incorporate first principles thinking into designing for the lowest cost, which would be a moving target as new materials are introduced and knowledge is gained.
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Elon Musk discusses the importance of a fully reusable, efficient and effective rocket for space flight, highlighting the critical factors required for success.
19:24 - 24:14 (04:49)
Summary
Elon Musk discusses the importance of a fully reusable, efficient and effective rocket for space flight, highlighting the critical factors required for success.
ChapterThe Idea of a Perfect and Cost-Effective Product
Episode#252 – Elon Musk: SpaceX, Mars, Tesla Autopilot, Self-Driving, Robotics, and AI
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The lowest possible cost of a product is determined by the raw materials used to build it, according to this podcast.
24:15 - 30:45 (06:30)
Summary
The lowest possible cost of a product is determined by the raw materials used to build it, according to this podcast. They discuss how to find the strength to keep going as an engineer on a project when dealing with the limitations of physics.
ChapterThe Idea of a Perfect and Cost-Effective Product
Episode#252 – Elon Musk: SpaceX, Mars, Tesla Autopilot, Self-Driving, Robotics, and AI
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Designing a perfect product is challenging as it is a moving target and tends to change as you acquire more knowledge.
30:45 - 35:15 (04:29)
Summary
Designing a perfect product is challenging as it is a moving target and tends to change as you acquire more knowledge. First Principles thinking can help overcome this challenge by encouraging innovation and breaking free from traditional methods of design.