> If you want actual engineering inspiration and positivity, HN isn't the place anymore. You'll mostly find cynicism.

You are confusing a lack of gullibility with cynicism. At this point Mush has spouted off so much bullshit that one would have to be a complete moron to take anything he says at face value. Given prior Musk claims it is more likely that what was on display was more remote-controlled animatronic than actual independent robot.