Telegram CEO Recommends Best Subject for Aspiring Entrepreneurs—Elon Musk Thinks Differently

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov suggests students focus on mathematics, calling it key to logical thinking and problem-solving—essential for building companies. Elon Musk responded, recommending physics (with math) as the ideal subject. Durov later agreed, adding computer science to the list. Their exchange reflects growing debates about essential human skills in an AI-driven future. OpenAI’s Ilya Sutskever predicts AI could match human abilities in 3–10 years. Despite this, Durov, Musk, and even Bill Gates stress the enduring importance of thinking skills. Gates adds that programmers won’t be replaced soon, as coding requires deep human reasoning beyond mere typing.