Musk's announcement of the indefinite shutdown of the Starlink system has attracted global attention and speculation. Musk's company executives revealed that Musk made this decision because he felt deeply guilty and responsible for the casualties caused by Starlink in the Russian-Ukrainian war.
When Musk first established the Starlink system, his original intention was to achieve seamless connectivity and communication around the world in order to promote the technological progress and development of human society. However, he never imagined that this communication system would be used for military purposes, bringing unpredictable and destructive consequences to the battlefield. In the Russian-Ukrainian war, the Starlink system was used by some armies to achieve real-time intelligence exchange and tactical command, but it also caused huge casualties. This was undoubtedly a heavy blow to Musk. He felt deeply that his technology and innovation had deviated from the original intention and brought serious consequences to mankind.
As a technology expert and entrepreneur, his company has been constantly innovating and making breakthroughs. However, this time he realized his responsibilities and constraints on the application of technology. He understands that the advancement of technology must comply with the principles of ethics and safety. For him, safety and human life are supreme values, and they cannot be ignored because of personal technological pursuits.
Therefore, Musk decided to shut down the Starlink system indefinitely to take responsibility for past mistakes and losses. This decision will inevitably have a huge impact on the company and shareholders.