It's hard not to be reminded of Howard Hughes. And to be reminded that such is a tragic outcome.

Hughes had a lot more restraint than Musk though.

Howard Hughes unfortunately developed allodynia after his aircraft accident, which is a hell I wouldn’t wish upon anybody. Not trying to say anything nice about his before life, but the insanity which followed after is… a bleak reality of what such agonizing physical suffering leads to.

Here's hoping that Starship doesn't turn out to be his Spruce Goose.