Gibney described Musk as a “megalomaniac” and a “very dangerous” man, with the filmmaker expressing a deep worry about Musk’s unwillingness to show concern about others. “Iwould say he has a very difficult time with empathy, especially cognitive empathy, which is putting himself in the shoes of others,” Gibney said. “He seems incapable of doing that.”

“The thing that struck me most, particularly early on, there was a tremendous sense of fear of talking — both among people who were his critics, colleagues and friends,” said Gibney. “I talked to many, many, many people. Many declined to speak.” Gibney and St. Clair