Elon Musk, father of 12 and ardent advocate for Mars colonization, denied reports that he volunteered his sperm to help seed a Martian colony. Responding to a New York Times article, Musk tweeted, “I have not fwiw ‘volunteered my sperm,’” followed by a laughing emoji.
Mars colonization ambitions
Musk’s commitment to establishing a human presence on Mars remains unwavering. In April, he predicted that a Martian city with a million inhabitants could be a reality within 20 years, despite NASA’s projection of landing humans on Mars by the 2040s. Musk has repeatedly emphasized the urgency of securing civilization by advancing space colonization efforts.
SpaceX efforts and speculations
Reports indicate SpaceX employees are working tirelessly on Mars-related projects, though Musk clarified that the current focus is on reaching Mars first. In 2013, Musk hinted at bioengineering humans to survive Mars’s harsh environment, an idea he has reiterated over the years.
Musk’s concerns extend to Earth’s declining birth rates, which he views as a significant threat to civilization. His pronatalist stance aligns with other Silicon Valley figures like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Skype co-founder Jaan Tallinn, who are investing in reproductive technologies to combat perceived underpopulation.
Musk’s personal life reflects his pronatalist views. Following a report revealing he secretly fathered twins with a Neuralink executive, Musk tweeted, “Doing my best to help the population crisis.” His dedication to expanding humanity’s footprint, both on Earth and beyond, remains a central theme in his public and private endeavors.