Kathrine Frich
Musk has a clear opinion on the human obsession with sex devoid of reproductive intent.
Musk has a clear opinion on the human obsession with sex devoid of reproductive intent.
A Silly Action
Elon Musk has once again stirred debate with his unfiltered thoughts, this time on the purpose of sex.
In a resurfaced interview with podcaster Lex Fridman, the billionaire tech mogul claimed that sex without the intention of having children is “quite a silly action.”
His comments add to his long-standing concerns about declining birth rates and the future of civilization.
Musk’s Population Collapse Fears
Musk has repeatedly sounded the alarm on what he views as an existential crisis: population decline. In a 2022 post on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote:
“Population collapse due to low birth rates is a much bigger risk to civilization than global warming. Mark these words.”
He said that while global warming is dangerous, the demographic crisis may be even more catastrophic.
The Viral Lex Fridman Interview Resurfaces
The now-viral interview clip from 2019 shows Musk musing on the human obsession with sex devoid of reproductive intent.
“A massive amount of thinking… has gone into sex without purpose,” he said, suggesting that it’s mostly driven by the limbic system’s craving for pleasure.
“But it’s pretty absurd, really.”
“Why Are You Doing It?” Musk Questions Motivation Behind Sex
Musk challenged the rationale behind casual or non-reproductive sex, stating bluntly, “Why are you doing it? Because it makes the limbic system happy, that’s why.”
He added that vast intellectual effort has been spent on optimizing sexual pleasure, rather than focusing on its original biological purpose: procreation.
Musk’s Family Tree Keeps Growing
Musk’s personal life mirrors his stance. He has publicly acknowledged fathering 13 children and is reportedly involved in a legal dispute concerning a 14th child.
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has repeatedly emphasized his desire to “help the underpopulation crisis” by having a large family.
Legal Dispute Over 13th Child with Ashley St Clair
Recent court filings have brought Musk’s alleged 13th child into the spotlight.
The child’s mother, political commentator Ashley St Clair, is currently embroiled in a legal battle with Musk over custody and support, reportedly taking place in the New York Supreme Court.
Photo Surfaces of Musk Holding the Child
One of the more intimate moments to emerge is a photograph of Musk holding the baby at the center of the dispute.
The image, now public due to the legal proceedings, has intensified interest in Musk’s private life and parenting responsibilities.
Online Reactions: Amused and Divided
Social media users were quick to respond to Musk’s sex comments.
One YouTube commenter joked, “Elon was inferring that jerking off is silly hahaha.”
Another added, “This is Elon Musk talking dirty.”
A third quipped that if solving math problems led to orgasmic rewards, we’d have a surge in mathematicians.