I paid $3k for the FSD, but not really because I expect it to work - FSD does include some features that are not included in regular autopilot (like navigate on

I paid $3k for the FSD, but not really because I expect it to work - FSD does include some features that are not included in regular autopilot (like navigate on autopilot, and automatic lane change). I think Elon is underestimating the complexity of actually shipping FSD and I don't think the Tesla robo-taxi idea is likely to work anytime soon, but in a world where FSD did work I think the robo-taxi idea makes sense as an extension of what's possible in that world. I suspect part of the reason Elon remains optimistic about this is because pretty much everything he's done has been done while a choir of people around him and in the press go on about how it can't work and will fail. The automation at the factory, the gigafactory for batteries, EVs in general, the model 3 etc. If I was in his position I'd discount what all of these people think too. When you say everything will fail all the time people just ignore you. Eventually you may end up right about something, but it's not because of any ability to predict outcomes. I'm happy to pay the $3k though even if it's an interest free loan because Elon and Tesla pulled EVs from an uncertain future to the modern day while building up supercharging infrastructure. In addition to that the software/UI of driving the Tesla is leagues ahead of anyone else in the industry. We need more of this kind of 'failure', not less.