Elon Musk Is a Trillionaire Again. He’s Also Reaching New Heights of Self-Debasement
Elon Musk has regained his status as a trillionaire following a surge in SpaceX stock prices. The article contrasts his financial success with recent controversies regarding his personal behavior and management style.
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Examines the intersection of extreme wealth, corporate influence, and the public scrutiny of high-profile tech leaders.
How is it possible to be the richest person in history while also somehow being as pitiful as the Brundlefly in that one scene in David Cronenberg’s The Fly (Major spoiler alert by the way).
Over this past summer, it was tricky to sum up Elon Musk’s net worth. He was “ expected to become a trillionaire ” in early June. Then he succeeded, becoming “ the world’s first trillionaire ” shortly after the SpaceX IPO. But then he became an “ ex-trillionaire ” or an “ erstwhile trillionaire ” when the SpaceX stock price dipped.
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