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Despite the grim predictions, Musk is not merely focused on the Canal's decline; he envisions a transformative future for global shipping. He advocates for innovative technologies that could render reliance on the Panama Canal obsolete. Musk highlights the potential of electric freighters, autonomous ships, and alternative transportation methods, including the hyped Hyperloop concept.
These technological advancements pose an intriguing question: can they replace traditional infrastructures like the Panama Canal? While many are striving to salvage the canal, Musk argues for a paradigm shift that embraces tomorrow's solutions instead of desperately clinging to the past.