Elon Musk, billionaire CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink, is now turning his attention to what he calls the global demographic collapse—through a personal campaign of mass procreation in the United States.
The 53-year-old entrepreneur is no longer known solely for his ambitious tech ventures. He has embarked on a crusade to address declining birth rates by fathering a growing number of children, often through in vitro fertilization (IVF) and with partners selected for their “intellectual capabilities.”
Children designed for the future
His most recent child, Seldon Lycurgus, was born from his relationship with Shivon Zilis, a Neuralink executive and Yale graduate. Zilis announced the birth on X (formerly Twitter), calling him a “baby built like a mastodon.” The couple already shares twins Strider and Azure, as well as a daughter named Arcadia.
Musk’s approach to parenting is strikingly clinical: consistent use of IVF, scheduled C-sections to favor larger cranial capacity, a strong preference for boys, and an affinity for unusual names like X Æ A-Xii or Tau Techno Mechanicus.
A declared pronatalist mission
Musk has been vocal about his views on declining global fertility, insisting that “smart people need to have more kids” to prevent societal collapse. He sees his reproductive efforts as a contribution to humanity’s survival.
According to multiple sources, Musk has reportedly offered his sperm to friends, close associates, and even foreign figures. MAGA influencer Ashley St. Clair claims to have had a child with Musk—named Romulus—and says she turned down a financial offer to keep the paternity private.
While some applaud Musk’s demographic commitment, others raise ethical concerns. His approach touches on sensitive issues including implied genetic selection, power dynamics, and the commodification of reproduction—sparking debate about the boundaries between personal choice and social engineering.