For parents of gifted children, these long-term thoughts often lead to comprehensive child life insurance, healthcare planning, and even consultations with legal guardianship attorneys to ensure legacies are protected.
A Mind Built for the Future. Musk isn’t merely preparing X to be smart—he’s exposing him to a world where creativity, resilience, and critical thinking are essential.
In a recent behind-the-scenes clip at Tesla’s “Investor Day” event, X was seen in the control room, asking a technician why a particular signal was flashing red. The technician reportedly explained it was a test of system stability. Without missing a beat, X asked, “What happens if it stays red for more than 30 seconds?”
The moment, captured on a phone camera and later shared online, went viral. “That wasn’t a four-year-old question,” one viewer commented. “That was a systems-level thinker at work.”
Still, few four-year-olds are being mentored by some of the smartest engineers in the world. And even fewer are being referred to by their father as “a future architect of humanity.”
A Name That Says It All. Even the name X Æ A-12 seems to hint at Musk’s vision. According to Elon, the name “X” represents the unknown—the variable. “Æ” is a stylized reference to artificial intelligence and Grimes’ artistic side. “A-12” is Musk’s favorite aircraft—the Archangel 12, a sleek, advanced fighter jet developed for maximum precision and minimal detectability.
