Musk is fascinated by the idea of the “Star Trek Economy”. What do I mean by “Star Trek” economy. Did you ever see any in any of the Star Trek manifestations have any other job then Star Fleet? The closet is remember is “Mud’s Women”. It’s loosely implied the miners are private sector. With replicators making everything from food to clothing, etc. Where is the need?
Musk is a dreamer. Sometimes he dreams dumb!