Tesla, Drugs and Rock-n-Roll
Entrepreneurs such as Elon Musk and Sergey Brin are involved in a drug movement that advocates believe can expand consciousness, improve lives, and potentially lead to breakthroughs in business. This trend of routine drug use has raised concerns among boards and business leaders about their responsibility towards a workforce that frequently engages in drug use.
At the forefront of this movement are tech executives and employees who view psychedelics like psilocybin, ketamine, and LSD as gateways to business breakthroughs. Elon Musk is known to use ketamine, while Sergey Brin occasionally indulges in magic mushrooms. Additionally, executives at the venture-capital firm Founders Fund, known for their investments in SpaceX and Facebook, have organized parties where psychedelics are included.
Reports about Musk’s drug use come from witnesses who have observed him using ketamine, as well as individuals with direct knowledge of his usage. Insights into Brin’s drug use and the Founders Fund parties come from sources familiar with these situations.
It’s important to note that this drug movement carries risks of dependence and abuse, and most of these drugs are illegal.
While Silicon Valley has long exhibited a tolerance towards drug use, with many companies not regularly testing employees, the phenomenon is causing concerns among some companies and their boards.
