By Trendsetter Tribune 
Elon Musk turned heads at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday with a surprise appearance that mixed humor, politics, and his vision for the future.
Kicking off his conversation with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, Musk poked fun at President Trump’s “Board of Peace” and U.S. interest in Greenland and Venezuela. “I heard about the formation of the peace summit, and I was like, is that P‑I‑E‑C‑E? … A little piece of Greenland, a little piece of Venezuela,” he quipped, drawing laughter from the audience.
Musk, who has previously criticized Davos as “boring” and likened it to a global message board, focused much of his talk on technology and humanity’s future. He emphasized the role of advanced humanoid robots, predicting that they will become widespread, and spoke about AI as a driver of economic growth.
The billionaire also joked about space travel, saying he might want to die on Mars — “just not on impact” — highlighting SpaceX’s long-term ambitions for the Red Planet.
When asked if he had a final message for attendees, Musk urged optimism. “I would encourage everyone to be excited about the future,” he said.
His Davos appearance came just a day after President Trump delivered his own address, focusing on international security and diplomatic initiatives, creating a busy week for the Swiss forum.
Musk’s mix of humor, big ideas, and playful jabs at politics made for one of the more memorable surprise appearances in recent Davos history.