Musk Predicts Optional Work Future

Elon Musk predicted at the U.S.–Saudi Investment Forum that within 10–20 years, work will become optional thanks to widespread automation and humanoid robots, creating a post-scarcity world where money may lose relevance.

Economists agree full automation is the long-term direction but say Musk’s timeline is unrealistic due to slow robotics adoption, high costs, and the massive political and social challenges of supporting billions of people without traditional jobs.