In Elon Musk’s world, chaos is the enemy of efficiency. He believes that the traditional family structure—everyone living under one roof—is a flawed, obsolete model that breeds dependency and stifles the survival instinct. To fix this “system error,” Musk has implemented a shocking social experiment within his own bloodline: Every child is their own kingdom.

1. Project “Unit 3”

At a highly secured, secluded compound on the outskirts of Austin, Texas, visitors won’t find a sprawling family mansion. Instead, there is a cluster of ultra-modern “living modules,” positioned exactly 500 meters apart. This is where Musk realizes his harsh philosophy.

On their third birthday, each of Musk’s children receives a unique gift: a keycard to their own private residence and a notice to “move out.” No more sleeping near parents; no more siblings fighting over toys in a shared living room. At the age of three, they begin running a personal empire.

“Humanity thrives in solitude,” Musk wrote in an internal memo to his household staff. “Co-living creates unnecessary noise for the brain. I want my children to be absolute independent entities from the moment they develop a sense of self.”

2. Life Inside the “Silicon Castles”

Each home belonging to the Musk children is a technological marvel. They are equipped with advanced voice-controlled AI capable of serving every need, from nutrition to education. However, there is a distinct absence of human warmth.

A three-year-old wakes up not to a mother’s kiss, but to bio-synced lighting programmed to optimize cortisol levels. They choose their outfits via touchscreens and eat meals precisely calculated for calories by robotic chefs.

Why three years old? Musk’s psychologists argue this is the “golden age” for forming independent brain structures. By separating from the family unit, the child is forced to communicate with AI, learn to give commands, and, most importantly, face the silence.

“If you want to lead humanity to Mars, you cannot be afraid of being alone in the dark,” Musk asserts.

3. Family Meetings… via Hologram

Living in separate houses does not mean they cut off contact, but the way they connect is purely sci-fi. Every Sunday evening, the “family” has a communal dinner, but it takes place via 3D hologram technology.

Each child sits at the dining table in their own home, while life-sized images of their father and siblings appear around the table. They converse and debate science and the future, but there is absolutely no physical contact—no hugs, no touch.

There is a story that Musk’s youngest once tried to touch his father’s hand through the projection and burst into tears when his hand passed through the cold air. Musk’s response was steely: “Emotion is a chemical reaction, but will is eternal. Don’t let chemistry deceive you.”

4. The Result of “Hyper-Independence”

This experiment produces children with staggering intellects. By age five, they can program, understand quantum mechanics, and masterfully operate their smart-home systems. They don’t know the concept of “homesickness” because they have never viewed “home” as a place where others are present.

But beneath that genius exterior lies a profound void. The separate houses have turned them into solitary islands. When asked about a brother living just 500 meters away, one child replied: “That is a strategic partner who shares my genetic code, not someone I need to share emotions with.”

Global opinion is split. One side views this as “psychological child abuse.” The other—Musk’s devotees—sees it as the next step in human evolution, a way to create future kings unburdened by sentimental weakness.

5. Conclusion: A Future Without Warmth

Elon Musk believes he is preparing his children with the best armor to dominate the future. In his mind, living alone from age three is a way to “immunize” them against loneliness—the very feeling that could kill astronauts on a multi-generational ship to distant galaxies.

Yet, looking at the row of modern houses in Austin—glowing with lights but silent of laughter—one cannot help but shudder. It is an empire of brilliant individuals, but perhaps a graveyard for childhood.

Elon Musk has built perfect houses for his children, but he may have forgotten how to build a “home.” And perhaps, as these children grow up to rule the world, they will realize: though they may own an entire planet, the feeling of holding a loved one’s hand is still the greatest technology their father could never buy.