We simply need capable egomaniacs to move society forward via exploration. The type of people that shrug at loss of life and say "That's the cost of exploration

We simply need capable egomaniacs to move society forward via exploration. The type of people that shrug at loss of life and say "That's the cost of exploration. Next?" and then somehow motivate a whole slew of people to dedicate their lives to trying again. Not sure he'd do this if life was lost but he does ask for the type of efforts/sacrifices few are willing to give that most view as unspeakable. I say this knowing people at both SpaceX and Tesla.