Elon Musk On Ketamine And Investors’ Value: ‘If There Is Something I’m Taking, I Should Keep Taking It’
Elon Musk once again made the case for using psychedelics. In a new interview with former CNN anchor Don Lemon, the business magnate said prescription ketamine has helped him with occasional depressive episodes. He also suggested that taking the ketamine has also been beneficial for investors in his companies.
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The Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and SpaceX chief executive says he takes “a small amount once every other week,” and sometimes less frequently, to treat the “chemical tides” that can trigger his depression. “Ketamine is helpful for getting one out of a negative frame of mind,” Musk told Lemon.
When asked whether ketamine could interfere with his government contracts and his position in the financial district, Musk said no.
“From the standpoint of Wall Street, what matters is execution. Are you building value …