Elon Musk was born in Pretoria, South Africa, in 1971. As a child, he loved reading science fiction and technology books. He taught himself computer programming and created his first video game at age 12. Musk moved to Canada at 17 and later transferred to the University of Pennsylvania. He earned degrees in physics and economics. Even then, Musk dreamed big—talking about space, the internet, and renewable energy. His early curiosity and passion for learning shaped his future ventures. Musk’s journey from a curious child to a tech billionaire shows how early interests can lead to world-changing ideas.
