In a podcast discussion on Verdict with Ted Cruz, Elon Musk, the richest individual in the world and entrepreneur behind SpaceX and Tesla, identified the smartest people he has ever encountered.

The smartest animals in the world apart from man are very conscious of their environment by communication and being self-aware. These animals are also creative and good problem solvers. Some of them ...

Christopher Langan is arguably the smartest man in the world. He took what is billed as ... predicting their reactions and being able to influence their behaviour for mutual benefit,” he adds.

When Cruz shifted the discussion to who Musk regards as the smartest CEOs, his choices surprised listeners given the competitive nature of his relationship with Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon. Musk ...