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The latest episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience" has sparked significant buzz, as host Joe Rogan and guest Bridget Phetasy engaged in a lively debate over the possibility of Elon Musk entering the phone market. The conversation, which took place on episode #2270 of Rogan's popular podcast, revolved around rumors that Musk had considered building a phone, a notion Rogan firmly dismissed.
During the episode, Rogan recounted a recent conversation he had with Musk about the rumor. "I keep asking him," Rogan said. "I said, dude, I've been seeing all these articles about you making a phone, and he goes, 'I hope I don't have to make a phone. It's very difficult to make a phone.'" Despite Musk's apparent reluctance, Phetasy was unconvinced. "He said he wants to make a phone," she insisted. Rogan, raising an eyebrow, retorted, "No, he didn't."
The debate continued, with Phetasy maintaining her stance that Musk had expressed an interest in creating a phone, while Rogan remained skeptical. He emphasized that Musk's focus is on more significant ventures and that any move into the phone market would likely be driven by necessity rather than boredom. "If Elon Musk ever decides to launch a phone, it won't be because he's bored. It'll be because Apple and Google forced his hand," Rogan asserted.
Many would see it as competition
The idea of Musk developing a phone is not entirely far-fetched, given his history of disruptive innovations in various industries, including electric vehicles with Tesla and space exploration with SpaceX. However, entering the competitive phone market presents unique challenges, even for someone with Musk's track record.
The podcast episode has ignited discussions among fans and industry watchers alike. Some agree with Rogan's view that Musk is unlikely to venture into the phone market without a compelling reason, while others, like Phetasy, believe that Musk's ambitions could extend to creating a phone.
As rumors and speculations continue to swirl, one thing remains clear: Elon Musk's influence and potential to shake up industries keep the public and media on their toes. Whether or not Musk decides to develop a phone, his actions and decisions will undoubtedly continue to captivate audiences worldwide.