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  • The US has "very, very ancient leadership" according to Musk.

  • For a democracy to function, the leaders must be in touch with the majority of the population.

  • Musk wants political leaders to be within 10 years of the average population age.

In a recent interview, Musk questioned how leading figures can stay in touch with the people if they are several generations removed from most of the population.

The comments from the leader of the electric vehicle and clean energy company came this week during a conversation with the CEO of Insider's parent company.

Musk spoke about everything from Russian President Vladimir Putin to revelations that he sometimes feels lonely, but he had pointed criticism for leaders whom he feels are disconnected from their citizens.

Musk offered a straightforward view about human life when he was asked about humans having a significantly increased lifespan.

He said that he doesn't think we should try to have people live for a long time. They die.

If they don't die, we will be stuck with old ideas and society won't advance.

Musk said that a gerontocracy where a government is essentially controlled by citizens older than the majority of the population is not healthy.

He said that gerontocracy has a serious issue with the leaders of many countries being very old. It is not possible to stay in touch with the people if you are older than them.

The founding fathers of the USA put minimum ages for local offices. They didn't put maximum ages because they didn't expect people to live so long. They should have. For a democracy to function, the leaders must be in touch with the majority of the population. You cannot say that you will be attached if you are too young or old.

Musk said that he would like to see political leaders be at least 20 years of age.

He doesn't fear death because he wants to sustain good health for an extended period of time.

I am not afraid of dying. He said in the interview that it would be a relief.

Musk began to criticize Biden, who is older than him, over his failure to includeTesla in the administration's push to combat climate change.

In January, the billionaire blasted Biden as a damp sock puppet in human form.

The president faced criticism for not acknowledging the company as a leader in the automotive industry during his speech last month.

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