I totally agree and it is always a bit of an eyeroll for me. They need data and these are very high risk goals so yes spend a lot of money on tests they know won't be successful, but they are testing some other aspect.

But also idc, it's fun to laugh at cuz fuck Elon. I've hated him for ages especially when he was put on trumps council. That was the giant red flag he was just another capitalist greedy vain fuck who doesn't give a shit about saving the planet and just smart and lucky enough to realize that's where the money and acclaim was going eventually.