Genius or charlatan?
A tyrant and narcissist, or an entrepreneur whose name will be engraved forever?
A three-part series by the BBC, "The Elon Musk Show" (the last episode tonight on yes), tries to decipher who the person behind the brand is, and does so through interviews with those closest to him - his mother and father, his past wives, friends and business partners, Rivals and journalists.
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Elon Musk, photo: AP
They all talk openly about their complex relationship with the poster boy of capitalism.
They describe frequent tantrums of a type who makes excessive demands on those around him, producing a toxic and abrasive work environment;
But at the same time, they testify with admiration to his genius, to his rare leadership and persuasion ability, and to his inspiring vision.
Interviewees break down in tears as they relive interactions with him, and all together outline his path to the top - from the difficult childhood to the throne of the richest man in the world.
Elon Musk, photo: E.P
Musk is portrayed as a restless and obsessive man, who is simultaneously trying to revolutionize the automobile industry, develop a private space program, and build a cult of personality for himself.
But the fascinating docu is merely the exposition of his life.
Will, as predicted in the series, Musk change the fate of humanity and soon establish a civilization on Mars - or will he be remembered as a crazy inventor who jumped over the navel and crashed?
Elon Musk, photo: AFP
"He is smarter than Einstein," declared one of his senior employees.
But everything is relative, isn't it?
And that is the entire Torah.
"The Elon Musk Show", yes docu, 10:00 p.m
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