Elon Musk says college is 'for fun,' addresses Starlink criticism

Despite having a BS in economics and a BA in physics, Elon Musk doesn't think going to college is a very good way to learn things. 

During a fireside chat at the Satellite 2020 conference Monday, Musk shared his view that "you don't need college to learn stuff."

A person in the audience pointed out that at SpaceX, many of the job listings required a bachelor's degree and preferred a master's degree. 

"Everything is available, basically for free. You can learn everything for free," Musk said. "Colleges are basically for fun and to prove you can do your chores."

In Dec. 2019, Musk tweeted that you don't need a college degree to work at the company.  Read more...