Elon Musk defends ketamine use for mental health

Elon Musk recently spoke about his use of ketamine, a medication prescribed by his doctor to manage his depression. He claims that this treatment helps him maintain his focus at work, which is vital for running his companies, Tesla and SpaceX. During an interview with journalist Don Lemon, Musk explained that he takes a small dose every other week and believes his depression may be genetic. Musk emphasized his commitment to mental sharpness, arguing that overusing ketamine would negatively impact his ability to manage his companies. He works long hours, often up to 16 hours a day, and views his mental health as essential to his success. The interview also covered Musk's activity on social media, particularly his late-night posts on X, formerly known as Twitter. While he stated he is "almost always" sober during these posts, he did not clarify if he was referring to ketamine or other substances. Despite controversies surrounding his online behavior, Musk remains active on the platform. Musk discussed the challenges facing X's advertising business. Many advertisers have left due to concerns about hateful content. However, he claims that most major advertisers have returned and that revenue is increasing. He defended X's stance on content moderation, saying that while advertisers can choose where their ads appear, they should not dictate censorship policies for the platform. The interview ended with tensions between Musk and Lemon, leading to the cancellation of Lemon's deal with X. Musk accused Lemon of bias similar to mainstream media. This incident reflects ongoing conflicts between X and traditional media outlets, as Musk promotes the platform as a space for free speech.