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Scott Galloway weighs in on Tesla's Cybertruck #pivot #podcast #tesla #cybertruck

October 24, 2023 / 00:43

This episode discusses the design and market challenges of the Cybertruck, comparing it to 1980s sci-fi aesthetics and addressing manufacturing issues.

The conversation highlights opinions on the Cybertruck's appearance, with one guest likening it to a mix of Battle Star Galactica and Homer Simpson. They express skepticism about its appeal and market viability.

Key points include concerns about Tesla's production scale and competition in the electric vehicle market, emphasizing the complexities of manufacturing compared to digital products.

TL;DR

The episode critiques the Cybertruck's design and market challenges, focusing on manufacturing complexities and competition in the electric vehicle sector.

Video

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I think it looks like Battle Star
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galacta meets Homer Simpson I think it
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looks strange I got on the list for
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rivan cuz I thought it looked pretty
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cool but the cybertruck to me just looks
00:00:09
something out of a 1980s sci-fi movie I
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don't I don't I don't get it this is
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metal being wrapped around four tires
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and a a more Innovative engine the
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electric engine I just think you're
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going to see the valuation come way down
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and they are hitting the same issues of
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scale that any manufacturing or
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automobile company faces that their
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margins are Contracting there's more
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competition and it's hard to scale it's
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not like a digital product where the
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marginal cost of production is near zero
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you know you have to make these things
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these are difficult complex
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products

Episode Highlights

  • Cybertruck's Futuristic Design
    The Cybertruck evokes a 1980s sci-fi aesthetic, leaving many puzzled.
    “the cybertruck to me just looks something out of a 1980s sci-fi movie”
    @ 00m 09s
    October 24, 2023
  • Challenges in Manufacturing
    Scaling production for electric vehicles presents significant challenges for manufacturers.
    “you have to make these things, these are difficult complex products”
    @ 00m 40s
    October 24, 2023

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • 1980s Sci-Fi00:09
  • Manufacturing Challenges00:40

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