Regardless, it appears that Musk has a disturbing vision of what lies ahead for humans as a species. He even commented on the fact that some people might be skeptical of his planning, and who might be thinking that his plans only involve those who can afford to pay top dollar for the privilege of going to Mars or wherever else it may be. “The moon and Mars are often thought of as some escape hatch for rich people, but it won’t be that at all,” he began. “Really it kind of reads like Shackleton’s ad for Antarctic explorers … difficult, dangerous, good chance you’ll die, excitement for those who should survive.”