[aptwebapps]

I think that's a bit of a false dichotomy. I don't think some portion of the public being swayed by PR is going to stop SpaceX (or other entities) from making real progress. Musk is definitely not giving up on that notion.

If you just mean that it's sad that people need this kind of hyperbole to get excited about space, well, different strokes for different folks. You don't need it, they do.

[M_Grey]

The thing about false hope, is that it doesn't last, and in its wake you get cynicism and apathy. In the long run, lying to gin up excitement backfires.